Peggy Johnston

"Artichoke-ish"

Year created:  2020

Dimensions:  9" h x 15" w x 6.5" d

Materials:  assorted papers, beads, thread, wire, papier-mâché, florist tape, and acrylic paint

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A pair of cardboard shoe inserts inspired this piece.  I envisioned a corolla with splayed petals emanating from it.  The use of papier-mâché over an armature created the receptacle for the Coptic post-bound book which consists of crumpled and stained tracing velums.  I used a metallic coated paper from China to produce the pointed scales on the exterior of the corolla.  The stem is wrapped with florist’s tape. 

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Available for purchase from artist: wavelandstudio@outlook.com

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