In Case of Malaise Fan Joy
2024
Silk thread and organza on rehabilitated 19th century mother of pearl fan
14" x 19" x 1"
16" x 22" x 3" (in pleiglass case)
NFS
Silk thread and organza on rehabilitated 19th century mother of pearl fan
14" x 19" x 1"
16" x 22" x 3" (in pleiglass case)
NFS
On Exhibit
JOY
Arc Gallery
November 16 - January 11, 2025
JOY
Arc Gallery
November 16 - January 11, 2025
This gorgeous antique mother of pearl fan was discovered as an exquisite vestige of its former self. After fixing the missing and broken ribs, I replaced the shreds of the former fan blade with silk organza and stitched radiating rainbows in hand-dyed silk thread, adding more for the tassel. It is exhibited in a custom, wall-mounted plexiglass frame as a reminder to fan joy.