Layered & Stitched
Come Again Kabuki
Yvonne Porcella (d.) • USA
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85 x 77 inches | 2005
Long fascinated by world textiles, Porcella frequently used the kimono shape in her work. When hung together, these five separate panels represent the shape of the kimono. Kabuki theater, known for its elaborate costumes and dynamic acting, is echoed in Porcella’s improvisational raw-edge applique that incorporates silk and cotton fabrics in a riot of color and movement.
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