Les Grandes Dames was a solo exhibition drawn from the characterful Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) Court Lady, tomb figures. How rarely have women been acceded personhood in human history.
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Pandemic Patience, a Matron. 10th Changchun Biennial, 2021. Matron figure, bathrobe and slippers, made during Covid, H-16 inches, H-43 cm, Collection of Changchun, China -
A Tall Matron, BEST IN SHOW, "Fireworks", 2023. FUSION, Ontario clay and Glass. Tall figure, wire hooks, and wire hair, H-19 inches, H-48 cm, private collection -
Yellow Zoom, a Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. Soldering wire-hair. H-17 inches, H-34cm, collection of artist. -
Spikes, a Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, Craft Council of BC. Nails in dress & hair, H-17 inches, 43cm, private collection -
Happy Grey Dress, a Matron, Les Grandes dames, 2024, H 18 inches, 46cm, private collection -
Black Eyed Susan, a Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, CCBC. Delicate wire hair & flowers, H-20 inches, H-50cm, private collection -
Dress For Pup, a Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. Decals, H-16 inches H-42 cm, private collection -
Tender Hooks, or, Umbrella of Tears. A Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. Soldering wire hair, H-21inches, H- 54cm, collection of artist. -
Kitchen Queen, or Crown of Blue Birds. A Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. On black and white base, spooned coloured slips. H-18 inches, H-46cm, collection of artist. -
Plain Jane with Petticoat, a Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. H-21 inches H-53cm, private collection -
Spiky Boss, a Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. Stove wire hair, H-18 inches, H-33cm, private collection -
Singing to the Choir. A Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024, CCBC. Small sprigged figures on dress. H-22 inches, H-56cm, private collection -
Pony Tail Lady. A Matron. White wire hair, H-24 inches, H-60cm. Where abouts unknown. -
Life with Pigtails. A Matron, solo show, Les Grandes Dames, 2024. CCBC. Silver wire hair, H-22 inches, H-56cm, private collection.
