Bonnie Meltzer
very mixed media
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PAINTINGS ABOUT CLOTHES
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In a companion to the Clothes Sculpture series Bonnie Meltzer uses real clothes adhered to canvas to tap personal stories and identity issues.
Scroll right to see all the found object sculpture.
Black Stockings
stockings, lace, acrylic paint on canvas
25 x 20 x 1

Slip
slip, pencil, acrylic paint on canvas
26 x 24 x 1

Some of the text says:
"I still wear a slip. Who wears a slip anymore? Not many. One has to wear a shirt or a dress --but who does that anymore either? . . . the silky fabric against skin and a connection with the past."
Weekday Ties
ties, buttons, acrylic paint on canvas
25 x 28 x 2

The text at the bottom says:
"The best part of retirement is not wearing a tie".
Packed Clothes
Choli with mirrored fabric, maps, handle, acrylic paint on canvas
Is she bringing home an exotic garment from a trip or is she taking a symbol of an old life to a new one
25 x 28 x 2

Woman's work
24 x 20 x 1
nurses' aid apron, found objects, acrylic paint on canvas
Ballet Shoes In My Closet
crocheted wire, ballet shoes, acrylic paint on canvas
26 x 24 x 3
Accessories
vintige crocheted purse, hankie and glove, acrylic paint on canvas
20 x 24 x 3