Turkish Delight

Work on Paper

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Exhibit Envoy

Name/Title

Turkish Delight

Entry/Object ID

PS.12

Made/Created

Artist

Linda S. Craighead

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed

Height

20-3/4 in

Width

16-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Artist Commentary

Label

My work is about exploring history through an archive of photographs and memorabilia that came to me from my parents and grandparents. As a sixth generation Californian, the work operates as a device to explore personal histories and examine my place in my family’s narrative. I use both mediums of paper and fiber, combining traditional and contemporary techniques to evoke generation of families, layering and merging. Techniques such as photopolymer etching and relief, drypoint etching, mezzotint, collage, Chine collé, stitching, drawing and embossment, are all working together to form a multi-layered image.

Label Type

Technique or Process

Label

Photopolymer etching and relief, silk embroidery Paper and silk thread.