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Hostile Nature

HOSTILE NATURE

Object Lesson, June 16, 2014

With its delicate scroll work, garlands of flowers and framed allegories in teal and white porcelain, Hostile Nature is inspired by an opulent 18th Century print room wallpaper, from the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and Wedgewood expertly rendered by Katleman in three-dimensional, wall-mounted, hand-sculpted porcelain. Katleman adds her own dose of contemporary pop culture and a slightly warped narrative to this elegant 18th Century inspiration. 96″ h x 70″ w x 5″ w