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Migrant Fruit Thugs
2006
leaves, photo collage, gouache, acrylic, and resin on wood panel
Fred Tomaselli
born Santa Monica, CA 1956
Glenstone
Nature has long been part of Fred Tomaselli's work, both physically and conceptually. Not only is he a regular bird watcher, he is also an accomplished gardener, amateur beekeeper, and regular fly fisher. The dazzling array of collaged images is drawn from camping and sporting catalogues, gardening books, and field guides. Tomaselli also collects and incorporates the plants he grows. Migrant Fruit Thugs includes huge fig leaves from the artist's garden and references an incident when he witnessed two rose-breasted grosbeaks devouring his figs. |