Preposition Jacket

Currently not on view

Preposition Jacket

1989

Jo-Ellen Trilling (American, born 1947)

Here, Jo-Ellen Trilling juxtaposes words and drawings to engage the viewer in a kind of visual wordplay. The images on this jacket were inspired by a conversation the artist had with her future husband about learning prepositions as a child by singing them. This led her to freely associate other images, including an archaeological excavation revealing long-buried skeletons and objects associated with ancient history and myths.

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Object Details

Title:

Preposition Jacket

Date:

1989

Artist:

Jo-Ellen Trilling (American, born 1947)

Medium:

Tinted and ink drawings on cotton canvas, pieced silk plain weave, plastic and metal appliqué and pendants

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 26 1/2 inches (67.3 cm) Width: 60 inches (152.4 cm)

Classification:

Fiber Art

Credit Line:

Promised gift of The Julie Schafler Dale Collection

Accession Number:

131-2018-17

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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