Common Prawn (Framed)
Medium
Original — Waxed Acrylic Sgraffito on Wood
Price
$953 USD
Artist
Tabby Booth
Publisher
Partnership Editions
Dimensions
15 x 11.5 cm
Curator's Note
“In Common Prawn, Tabby Booth explores the intersection of maritime folklore and contemporary illustration, distilling the raw, untamed essence of coastal life into a singular, totemic motif. Employing a meticulous sgraffito technique, Booth scratches away layers of waxed acrylic to reveal a striking, flattened silhouette that vibrates against its textured, atmospheric ground, creating a profound tension between graphic immediacy and tactile depth. This approach recalls the robust, unpretentious energy of British folk-modernism and the maritime preoccupations of Alfred Wallis, yet it is elevated by a sophisticated, almost outsider-art sensibility that feels entirely modern. Measuring an intimate 15 by 11.5 centimeters and housed in an antique wood frame, this exquisite jewel-like composition is perfectly suited to act as a highly conversational accent nestled on a sunlit study bookshelf or an entrance console, where its rich narrative and tactile surface can be admired at close range.”
About the Artist
Tabby Booth is a Cornwall-based artist known for her bold, signature silhouettes that bridge the gap between illustration and traditional folk art. With a passion for interiors, each piece is designed with this in mind, threaded with themes of beasts, folklore, the sea, and the captivating charm of outsider art. Using the sgraffito technique, Tabby creates richly textured, striking compositions.
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Curated by Alex Naghavi for The Broke Collector—a project dedicated to making art collecting more accessible.