Mary King

China Blue

In this time of mean tweets, it is entertaining to rearrange the letters in four-letter words. It keeps the mind busy and adds some levity to our situation. The words are painted on small papier-mâche´ sculptures along with suitable images: rats, faces, guns, stars. The series is named “China Blue” in honor of blaming China for Covid and celebrating China for decorating porcelain with blue pigment as early as 1300.

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  1. Boat With Riders. Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 5.5 x 19 x 12 in.
  2. Boat With Riders (reverse). Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 5.5 x 19 x 12 in.
  3. Tableland With Marbles. Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 9 x 15.5 x 12 in.
  4. Ned, Bob, and Don. Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. each
  5. Ned, Bob, and Don (Reverse, but Bob is still Bob). Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. each
  6. Monument With Beads. Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 19 x 27 x 8 in.
  7. Plateau. Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 6 x 15.75 x 3.75 in.
  8. Plateau (reverse). Latex and acrylic paint on papier-mâche´, 6 x 15.75 x 3.75 in.