Heraldry

In the ‘Heraldry’ paintings, Brian Clarke focuses on heraldic symbols, particularly the fleur de lys. Clarke recalls encountering this symbol at the Sainte Chapelle in Paris, where it is omnipresent, repeated in stained glass windows and stamped onto surfaces. Making a lasting impression, Clarke would return to this motif in his work across media from the 1990s onwards.

In the ‘Heraldry’ paintings, Brian Clarke focuses on heraldic symbols, particularly the fleur de lys. Clarke recalls encountering this symbol at the Sainte Chapelle in Paris, where it is omnipresent, repeated in stained glass windows and stamped onto surfaces. Making a lasting impression, Clarke would return to this motif in his work across media from the 1990s onwards.