Magic Carpets
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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.
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Hobgoblin - detail
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Hobgoblin - detail
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Hobgoblin - detail
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Chink - a - Chink
Mixed media including horse brasses and coins
267 x 168cm (105 x 66 inches) -
Chink - a - Chink detail
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Chink - a - Chink detail
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Chink - a - Chink detail
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This, That and Other
Mixed media including horse brasses and brass souvenirs
228 x 155cm (90 x 61 inches) -
This, That and Other - detail
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This, That and Other - detail
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This, That and Other - detail
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This, That and Other - detail
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Magic Carpets installation
The Royal College of Art 2016
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Magic Carpets installation
The Royal College of Art 2016
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Magic Carpets installation
The Royal College of Art 2016
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Magic Carpets installation
The Royal College of Art 2016
