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Corpus Christi Carousel

By Jonathan Polkest 2007 - 2008

Dave Thomas (mirador)

Dimensions
84cm x 122cm x 5cm

Spun yarn with acrylic gesso on cotton brocade and panel, depicting an image based on the ancient Fair of Corpus Christi in Penzance with allegorical resonances to cyclic events in the greater scheme of things.

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