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"The Giraffe" 2010 Papier-mâché over wood frame |
This wonderful objet d'art is really nice. I was recently able to photograph it in the rear garden of her home.
The artist lives in the U.S. Southwest, and I think that accounts for the distinctive Mexican influence. Very reminiscent of the Oaxacan wood sculptures. It also follows in the vein of the amazing papier-mâché Dachshund created by the artist's mother which I wrote about last July.


The eyes are made up of small sized silver sparkles - a wonderful touch.
Note the size of the head in contrast to the skinny neck - another nice abstract/impressionistic touch.

One might consider it a pretty basic piece of art, but on close reflection you can see there is some serious artistic interpretation and influence going on in this piece. I love this kind of art!
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