Perforations in Shadow for a Golden Time Waiting for the Amber Boat

Artist Pat Martin Bates (Canadian, b. 1927)

Place of ManufactureNorth America

Mediumink Material: wood;gold leaf; thread; metal grommets; electric light Medium Remarks: mixed media

DimensionsOverall (measurements are for lightbox): 44 x 36 x 9 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Rosita Tovell

Object number2004.039.009

DescriptionLightbox with frame, houses the image of an etched rectangle with a red circle in centre with radiating perforations and ink lines. Circle has suns with faces and a small boat, as well as 4 metal grommets with gold thread, and small elements of paper, foil and plastic glued on. There are inscriptions beneath this in red and gold ink. Frame on the lightbox is gold with handpainted calligraphy and small adhesive labels decorating it.
Colour: red;beige;gold

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