Intricate, illustrative, and whimsical, Folk artist Irene Gates’ mixed media painting explores the textural depth of materiality. Gates employs a wide range of media to create a story that is lush with both two-dimensional and three-dimensional details and surprises. Using various layers—from the newsprint text in the background to the rose lace in the foreground—Gates tells a charming story of wilderness, imagination, and friendship.
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