Peace and Soul

Object number2023.159.1
MediumEmbroidery floss on canvas; Wood; Metal; Paint
Credit LineGift of Charmette Young
DescriptionNeedlework artwork constructed of embroidery floss on canvas. Rectangular canvas painted overall in red, green, blue, and black. Canvas is embroidered with embroidery floss in the entire color spectrum. Possible central figure in profile (or abstract shape) with radiating embroidered lines surrounding. Sides of canvas are painted in red, green, blue, and black. Embroidery is exposed on reverse. Reverse on bottom frame member's canvas is handwritten artist signature in green ink. Canvas is mounted on four member wood strainer with metal staples; strainer has one vertical and one horizontal crossbar.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 36.125 x 24.125 x 1.125 in. (91.8 x 61.3 x 2.9 cm)
SignedReverse on bottom frame member's canvas is handwritten text in green ink "CHARMETTE YOUNG".
MarksTop frame member has blue text on reverse in viewer's top proper left corner "518996-20242".

Proper left frame member has text near the bottom proper left corner "BLICK studio".
Historical NotesArtwork made by Charmette Young at the VaultArt Studio.
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