Not All the Strawberries and Sugar Will Sweeten Wars of Conquest

Artist Tremblay, Gail (1945-2023)

Date2017

Medium16mm acetate film ("The North American Indian, Part 2: How the West Was Won and Honor Lost." Contemporary Films/McGraw-Hill, 1970), rayon cord, thread

Dimensions9 1/2 × 7 1/2 dia. in. (24.1 × 19.1 cm)

ClassificationsART, 3-DIMENSIONAL

Credit LineClara S. Peck Fund

Object number2019.6.1a-b

Description(a) Round, red and white basket with alternating, siver and gold-colored, braided cords around bottom; (b) separate, matching, round lid with red decorative bow on top and alternating, siver and gold-colored, braided cords around rim; basket and lid composed of strips of acetate film with red and white leaders, instead of natural material traditonally used in basket making; by this, artist intends to add layers of meaning / social commentary to her fine art baskets; film woven into this basket is "The North American Indian, Part 2: How the West Was Won and Honor Lost" (Contemporary Films/McGraw-Hill. 1970)

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