Peggy Vermeer New Assemblages Gallery
Artist Peggy Vermeer is constantly challenging herself, along with the perceptions
of art in a growing number of supportive patrons and curious fans who follow her progress. Here are examples of
the artist's inspirational new work, captured on film by uberartist Brother Andy. |
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"Gay Buddha (Side)" 21"H x 17"W x 10"D
Plastic, Light Fixture, Metal, And Acrylic Paint
The reinvented bust of a broken Buddha with a lighted hand, holding
Cinderella, is a masterpiece of assemblage methodology.
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"Gay Buddha (Side)" 21"H x 17"W x 10"D
Plastic, Light Fixture, Metal, And Acrylic Paint
The ethereal quality of this work can not be photographed. The
work must be witnessed, experienced first hand.
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"Gay Buddha (Close-up Detail)" 21"H x 17"W x 10"D
Plastic, Light Fixture, Metal, And Acrylic Paint
The "Gay Buddha" is not mere decorative art. It is "art
as theater".
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"Pharaoh (Front)" 13"W x 13"H x 4"D
Plaster, Acrylic, Paint And Paper
A whimsical look at a Pharaoh as seen through the colorful expressions of
Peggy Vermeer.
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"Pharaoh (Side, Close-up)" 13"W x 13"H x 4"D
Plaster, Acrylic, Paint And Paper
In detail, the plaster and gold paper work is remarkable in color, texture
and sly social commentary.
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"Restless Spirit"
28"H x 40"W x 10"D Bedspring On Fiberboard, Handmade Paper,
Clay, Wire Metal And Tin Cans With Bullet Holes.
In a complex grid of faces, hands and abstract shapes of handmade
paper, combined with metal pieces, this unusual art work has an organic, yet decidedly industrial, feel.
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"Restless Spirit (Close-up)" 28"H x 40"W x 10"D
Bedspring On Fiberboard, Handmade Paper, Clay, Metal Wire, And Tin Cans With Bullet Holes -- all can be seen in
this inventive work of art by Peggy Vermeer at left.
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"Frieda" 15"H x 13"W x 6"D
Molded Handmade Paper, Paint And Clay
A hand-made paper mask of Frieda Kahlo rests on a wood board.
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"Frieda (Close-up Detail)" 15"H x 13"W x 6"D
Molded Handmade Paper, Paint And Clay
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"Blythe Spirit"
22"H x 28"W x 6"D Handmade Paper And Clay
Magnificent textures call to mind the water, sand or rock of an
exotic island -- all at once. Intriguing masculine and feminine traits play, contrast and entertain in this paper
and bead design.
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"Blythe Spirit (Close-up Detail)"
22"H x 28"W x 6"D Handmade Paper And Clay
In the close-up (left), the subtle qualities of the work can be
seen.
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"Cat Eyes" 12"H x 6"W x 4"W
Plaster And Paper Collage
Cats have played an important role in the history of mankind -- as well in
Ms. Vemeer's life. Here is her homage to cats -- for the cat lover in all of us.
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"Cat Eyes (Close-up)" 12"H x 6"W x 4"W
Plaster And Paper Collage
A collage covered plaster figure evokes a timeless quality.
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