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Lois Epperson-Gale, erythrocytic emergence, stained paper, pastel, batting, thread, encaustic, steel, 2008
erythrocytic emergence
stained paper, pastel, batting, thread, encaustic, steel
8"x8"x8.5"
2008
Lois Epperson-Gale, erythrocytic emergence II, stained paper, pastel, batting, thread, encaustic, steel, 2008
erythrocytic emergence II
stained paper, batting, thread, encaustic, steel
5"x6"x7"
2008
Lois Epperson-Gale, erythrocytic emergence III, stained paper, ink, thread, encaustic, steel, 2008
erythrocytic emergence III
stained paper, ink, thread, encaustic, recycled steel
8"x3"x3"
2008

erythrocytic emergence began with a seemingly prophetic dream which was vivid, intense and specific. So I started making pillows to house the dream in order to keep it in my memory. The steel box gave the dream weight and protection in the real world. Heavy housing for the fleeting importance of messages and reminders.