Magic Carpets | Ann Carrington

Hobgoblin

Mixed media including horse brasses and brass souvenirs
200 x 123cm (79 x 49 inches)

A magic carpet has magical powers inherent in it. Originating from Persia, Turkey and Northern Africa – the work of voodoo, hoodoo, juju and muti. They contain magical symbols belonging to mystic and other worldly far off lands.

Hobgoblin is a magic carpet from middle England featuring amulets, totems and talismans found in homes across the land; horse brasses, lucky pixies, magic pennies, horse shoes and brass souvenir tokens. The charms of England present themselves in the form of a supersized net curtain.