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Shadows of Home

Description: Work of art in Kodak Carousel, glass, corn husk paper shadows by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground." They have variable dimensions: Kodak Carousel, laser etched glass (Slide: 2” x 4” and 2” x 3”) Panel: corn husks paper and gesso on plywood. 4’ x 4’ Table: Maple, steel pipes. 36” x 12” x 12”
Date: 2019
Creator: Garcia, Karla

Shadows of Home Installation View

Description: Work of art in Kodak Carousel, glass, corn husk paper on panel by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground." They have variable dimensions: Kodak Carousel, laser etched glass (Slide: 2” x 4” and 2” x 3”) Panel: corn husks paper and gesso on plywood. 4’ x 4’, and Table: Maple, steel pipes. 36” x 12” x 12”.
Date: 2019
Creator: Garcia, Karla
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Uncertain Ground

Description: Artist Statement from the MFA Exhibition: "In my artwork I explore my concept of home in relation to my memories growing up in the border cities of Juarez, Chihuahua and El Paso, Texas. Being a young immigrant, the only constants in my life were my sense of home and the common landscape on both sides of the border. In order to create a connection of that time and place, I investigate materials that are symbolic to my Mexican heritage and my life in the United States through the combination of t… more
Date: May 2019
Creator: Garcia, Karla

Hat

Description: Hat of green velvet. The toque style hat is formed as a high, cylindrical crown of olive and light green velvet in a tiny checkerboard pattern. The entire crown, including flattened top, has a small green rhinestone set in each of the light green squares of the checkerboard. At the front of the hat is a bow of olive green velvet. The entire hat is overlaid with an olive green veil/netting. The hat is lined with green satin, and has an inner hatband of dark olive green grosgrain ribbon insi… more
Date: 1945
Creator: Gardner

Straw hat

Description: Hat of off white straw with high crown and small flat brim. Hatband of wide off-white velvet ribbon and bow at back as trim. Red grosgrain ribbon headband; lined in white net. United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International union label. Designer label: La Petite / by Gardner Retailer label: Volk / Dallas
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Gardner

Jumper

Description: Jumper of heavy dark gray wool. Double breasted, with 2 functioning and 2 non-functioning buttons and hidden snaps. with squared neckline that extends to waist. Sleeveless. A-line skirt. Knee-length or so. Seaming at bust. Lined in a "metallic dusty mauve" fabric. Designer's label at neckline: "Garguilo / For / Smith and Jones" Care label.
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Gargulio for Smith and Jones

Coat

Description: Coat of natural beige mohair wool. Below-knee length, with modified cape collar with rounded ends. Loose, unfitted lines. Single breasted, with three button closure at neckline and bound buttonholes. Sleeves are 3/4 length, large and intricately cut in an adaptation of the leg-o-mutton style with pleating at shoulder, and have pleat-form at wrist to create calla lily effect . Double welt angled side pockets. Lined in black jersey wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Ita… more
Date: 1956
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora
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