ROBIN BRANDES

"Poe’s Phantasia” by Edgar Allan Poe. Arion Press, San Francisco, CA

Year Created: 2023

Dimensions: 23.5 x 31.5 x 2.5 cm

Materials: straight grain black and crimson goat leather, metallic silver leather, gray goat suede, distressed mirror mylar, exotic leathers

 

Reflecting on the theme Smoke and Mirrors", a mixture of unusual materials and striking color palette were used to emanate an enigmatic yet dramatic presentation. The cover portrait is a mosaic suggesting shapes of 2 ravens. Image transfers of Poe’s eyes on distressed mirror Mylar and onlays of exotic leathers evoke Poe’s unquiet, disturbed mind filled with illusions and wishing for the return of lost love.

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Available for purchase from the artist: robin@robinbrandes.com

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