Title: 'Sumi Skull with Max Gimblett in the Room' by Soraya Xe.

Description: Sumi Ink on Textured High Quality Speciality Paper, A2 (roughly), Unframed.

My name is Soraya Xe and I am an artist based in Wellington, Aotearoa. In June 2014 I was given an incredible birthday present, a place in a workshop taught by one of New Zealand's most internationally and locally renowned & respected contemporary artists- the one and only Max Gimblett.

The workshop was a lesson in his single-stroke bone calligraphy painting using sumi ink, speciality paper and brushes brought in from New York. The workshop was held at the Wellington Potters Association, and Max was every bit energetic as you'd expect. He was also very open to critique participants work- brutally honest at times and I was fortunate enough to receive positive critique.

The piece I am selling is a skull painted with sumi Ink on fine speciality paper. This artwork has rough, beautiful textured edges, is unframed and roughly A2 in size.

I am selling this because I am an artist and I need to raise funds for art materials, printing and marketing costs, and specific projects I am doing throughout 2018. To me this work is priceless in sentimental value, but I need to spend money to make good quality art. I am happy to answer any questions about this auction. Postage is complimentary with purchase.

Thanks! Soraya Xe