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Vintage Tiles II (2019)

recycled fabrics, textiles, Vintage book illustrations part of We Can Fly
"She's smiling, but she knows she'll be replaced" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over monochrome card and black-and-white vintage gingham fabric, to create a square collage. The illustration depicts an older woman surrounded by several younger women and men, inviting he to sit at a table holding a birthday cake. Acetate insect wings have been added to the women in the picture.
"But What About My Dreams?" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over monochrome card and red-and-white chequered vintage fabric, to create a square collage. The illustration depicts a woman and a man together on a hill overlooking a town. The woman lies on the grass, looking out of the frame with a distant expression, while the man sits behind her looking concerned. Acetate insect wings have been added to the woman's back.
"I don't want to leave yet!" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over monochrome card and black-and-white vintage houndstooth fabric, to create a square collage. The illustration depicts a woman being led by the hand away from a small group of people, by a smirking man. Acetate insect wings have been added to the woman's.
"Just Do Your Job" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over black-and-white vintage gingham fabric with red braid to create a square collage. The illustration shows a man in a suit speaking to a female nurse in a demure pose, while a well-dressed woman looks away seeming concerned. Acetate insect wings have been added to the women in the picture.
"A Woman's Work is Never Done" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over black vintage fabric with red braid to create a square collage. The illustration shows an older woman climbing into a taxi with loaded bags while a man in the foreground speaks to her. Acetate insect wings have been added to the woman's back.
"Mary, You Know Your Father's Shed is Off-Limits" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over monochrome card, black-and-white vintage gingham fabric and black braid, to create a square collage. The illustration depicts a woman looking in surprise at a teenager crouched in the corner of a tool set. The teenager, presumed to be Mary, is dressed in overtly masculine clothes for the time, suggesting the illustration intended to depicted a boy. Acetate insect wings have been added to both women.
"He Hasn't Heard a Word I've Said" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over white card and black and white striped vintage fabric, to create a square collage. The illustration depicts a woman and a man sitting at a candlelit restaurant table; the man lightly touches the woman's arm as she looks away with a peevish expression. Acetate insect wings have been added to the women.
"Whatever!" by Libby Bloxham. A vintage book illustration is layered over monochrome card and red-and-white vintage gingham fabric to create a square collage. The illustration depicts a young woman leaving a room with an upset expression, looking back over her shoulder at a suited man in an armchair who seems to be making a suggestion. Acetate insect wings have been added to the women.
Themes: equality, feminism, women Availability: Sold individually | $220 each
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