We neglected to say in our last post that Leah MacDonald is one of five artists to take jury awards in INLIQUID TOASTS 25. Another is J.A. PANETTA, who won BEST USE OF MATERIALS for her seven doll assemblages front and center in our 3D case. Alternating between the expected, unexpected and a couple of doses of the macabre, the work riffs freely on the traditional folk poem “Monday’s Child.” The dolls, spread out for good measure, draw viewers into the space. So far, three have sold individually, but the entire set is also available for purchase. Reflecting on the installation, the artist carries her unique sensibilities into her statement. “I was raised not by wolves, but by a single kind and righteous wolf,” muses Judy. “This creature taught me mercy and compassion—debatably, behaviors at odds with contemporary values. What our culture identifies as coarse or fine, lewd or decent, profane or sacred is confounding. The art exposes a topsy-turvy world view shared by a population hell-bent on destroying itself. I also enjoy a good chew bone now and again.”
J.A. PANETTA
“Monday’s Child”
8.5 x 27.5 x 3.5 (full series)
bisque, polymer clay, acrylic, found doll clothes and mohair
975. for the full series
150. for each doll
