Painting by Marcel Alcalá
2021
Materials: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 24.5" x 31.5"
Edition: Unique
Created for the occasion of Goodnight House, Los Angeles-based artist Marcel Alcala's playful, cartoon-like paintings riff on the surrealism found in the writing and illustrations of Goodnight Moon, the ubiquitous children's book that inspired Fort Makers' recent group show.
Frame: Pinkish Tan Wavy Rope Paper Mâché Frame
By Margot DeMarco
2021
Materials: Nylon rope, plywood, hot glue, paper mâché, hardwood, latex paint
Dimensions: 36" x 30"
Edition: Unique
Known for his playful and subversive work, multi-media artist Margot Demarco has handcrafted a series of paper mâché frames to accompany Los Angeles-based artist Marcel Alcala's paintings on the occasion of Goodnight House, a recent Fort Makers exhibition inspired by the ever-popular children's book: Goodnight Moon. Demarco's Pinkish Tan Wavy Rope Paper Mâché Frame is constructed from nylon Rope, plywood, hot glue, paper mâché, hardwood, and latex paint.
