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so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 8)
so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 8)

so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 8)

Date2015
Artist Erika DeFreitas Canadian, born 1980
Copyright Holder Erika DeFreitas Canadian, born 1980
Mediumcotton and embroidery thread
Dimensions24 x 36 in.
ClassificationsTextile/Fibre Art
Credit LinePurchase, 2016.
Object numberHH2016.005
Descriptionhand embroidered cotton with yellow thread
Collections
  • Hart House Collection
so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 1)
so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 1)
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General Idea
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