Oak and Owl

Commissioned by - Institute of Actuaries, London

Technique: hand woven tapestry

Size: 2500 x 3400mm

Woven on a mohair warp - with wool and linen coloured weft threads

Commissioned by a private benefactor for the Institute of Actuaries to hang in Staples Inn Hall, London.
The design was inspired by studies of actuarial symbols, the institute's history and coat of arms, as well as the vibrant colours within the stained glass windows of the hall.