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Paper Dolls: Family

By  Karen Melvin 2006

Dimensions
98 x 79cm

I use large format colour negative, scanned and balanced to print on archival fine art inkjet papers, with a feel of watercolours. They reflect memories of childhood, playing with cut-out paper dolls and fairy tales, combined with a present psychological perspective.
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