Pentimenti #1: The Golden Fleece | William Harper
	Pentimenti #1: The Golden Fleece 1987 enamel on fine silver and fine gold, 14k gold, 24k gold, sterling silver, peridot, moonstone, pearl, plastic, and mirror; cloisonne 15 x 7 x 1 cm (6 x 3 x 1 in.) Lent by the White House gift of the artist Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor
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William Harper creates objects of startling originality. This brooch, created from such disparate and contrasting materials as 24k gold and plastic, is intended for self-adornment, yet it invokes the power and mystery of ritual amulets. A colorist and master of cloisonne enameling technique, Harper uses imagery inspired by the art and design of various cultures, from the intricate complexity of Persian miniatures and rugs to the spirit and magic of African assemblage sculpture. AUDIO (:53) || wav (576 KB)	Pentimenti #1: The Golden Fleece (Detail)
Touch the Art . . . a master of the cloisonne technique . . . he's known for his use of unusual materials such as . . . automobile plastic tail lights . . . --Michael Monroe
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