Painting by Marcel Alcalá
2021
Materials: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 10.625" x 12.75"
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: Blue Daisies Paper Mâché Frame
By Nick DeMarco
2021
Materials: Hardwood, Plywood, Cardboard, Hot Glue, Paper Mâché
Dimensions: 15" x 16.5"
Edition: Unique
Known for his playful and subversive work, multi-media artist Nick 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 Blue Rope Paper Mâché Frame is constructed from hardwood, plywood, cardboard, paper mâché, and hot glue, and sold separately from Alcala's paintings.