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rachel's easel

2009–17

Rachel’s Easel talks not just about chemical pollution and its results that Rachel Carson warned about, but also the suffering of animals and people as a result. A lead apron doubles as a painting smock.

The altered book in this tableau :

Mother McGrew and Bartholomew Bullfrog by Alice Crew Gall and Lee Wright Stanley, (1917)

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Tableau: Rachel's Easel, 2009–17

Easel Front (detail 1)

Easel Front (detail 2)

"Hidden book" inside easel: Radium Girls.

Easel Side View

Easel Side View (top)

Easel Side View (floor)

Easel Back

Altered book (detail 1)

Altered book (detail 2)

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