Statement

Still-life and portrait genres collide in the Dogs with Hats series, with a nod to the world of Margaret Keene's big-eyed waif paintings. Headpieces place the dogs in a social context, marking the division of public and private space, while acting as a sign of ornamentation, protection, concealment and/or bereavement.

DOGS WITH HATS
Dog with Crown of Stars, 2006
Charcoal, carbon transfer, china marker & glitter on paper
20" x 20"
Dog with Pink Collar, 2006
Charcoal, carbon transfer, china marker, acrylic & collage on paper
20" x 20"
Dog with Birthday Crown, 2006
Charcoal, carbon transfer, china marker, acrylic & glitter on paper
20" x 20"
Dog with Flower Tiara, 2006
Charcoal, carbon transfer, china marker, acrylic, collage & glitter on paper
20" x 20"
Dog with Flower Bindi, 2006
Charcoal, carbon transfer, china marker, collage & glitter on paper
20" x 20"
Wagging Tongues, 2006
Charcoal, carbon transfer, china marker & collage on paper
20" x 20"


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