Perpetual Indulgence

Designer Candace Kling American

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Californian fiber artist Candace Kling creates decidedly decadent works of art by manipulating ribbon and other materials—such as the teeth of a brass zipper or sparkling glass beads—found in women's bygone clothing. Her eponymous "candy samplers" reference the traditional sewing skills commonly taught to young women until the late nineteenth century.

Perpetual Indulgence, Candace Kling (American, born 1948), Balsa wood, mylar-backed acetate, zippers and beads

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