Cocky Hens

Edition of 15+1AP

• 21 x 29,7 cm
• Fine art print, full colour
• Hand stitched embroidered details
• 200 gram Arena Natural paper
• Signed and numbered by the artist

'Cocky Hens' is the print of a drawing made in India. Last February and April, Hoogenhuyze traveled to South India to delve deeper into various textile techniques. In an old family house in Kerala, amidst cows, chickens, and monkeys, each day was dedicated to weaving, natural fabric dyeing, block printing, or batik techniques. In the early morning, when the workshops were still closed, Hoogenhuyze often sat by the open windows of the large house, gazing at the overwhelming jungle and the animals, which inspired a series of drawings. For this 'edition,' the artist found it important to incorporate the textile element, choosing to highlight certain parts of the print with embroidery. 'Cocky Hens' is a translation of the intense time spent with the vibrant and awe-inspiring nature the artist had the privilege to experience in Kerala.