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History Refused to Die, Thornton Dial American, Okra stalks and roots, clothing, collaged drawings, tin, wire, steel, Masonite, steel chain, enamel, and spray paint — History Refused to Die
Thornton Dial
2004

Nesting, Thornton Dial American, Charcoal, graphite, and watercolor on paper — Nesting
Thornton Dial
1993

Shadows, Thornton Dial American, Charcoal, graphite, and pastel on paper — Shadows
Thornton Dial
1994

Out of the Darkness, the Lord Gave Us Light, Thornton Dial American, Carpet, cloth, two-part epoxy putty, enamel, and spray paint on canvas on wood — Out of the Darkness, the Lord Gave Us Light
Thornton Dial
2003

Victory in Iraq, Thornton Dial American, Mannequin head, barbed wire, steel, clothing, tin, electrical wire, wheels, stuffed animals, toy cars and figurines, plastic spoons, wood, basket, oil, enamel, spray paint and two-part epoxy putty on canvas on wood — Victory in Iraq
Thornton Dial
2004

The End of November: The Birds That Didn't Learn How to Fly, Thornton Dial American, Quilt, wire, fabric, and enamel on canvas on wood — The End of November: The Birds That Didn't Learn How to Fly
Thornton Dial
2007

Shadows of the Field, Thornton Dial American, String, twine, synthetic cotton batting, wood, burlap, sheet metal, cloth rags, nails, staples, and enamel on canvas on wood — Shadows of the Field
Thornton Dial
2008

Powder Plant, Thornton Dial American, Sheet metal, sawdust, commercial paint, and adhesive on canvas on wood — Powder Plant
Thornton Dial
2013

9/11: Interrupting the Morning News, Thornton Dial American, Graphite, charcoal, and watercolor wash on paper — 9/11: Interrupting the Morning News
Thornton Dial
2002

African Athlete, Thornton Dial American, Graphite, charcoal, and pastel on paper — African Athlete
Thornton Dial
1998

Celebration, Thornton Dial American, Graphite, pastel, watercolor, and gouache on paper — Celebration
Thornton Dial
2004

The Spirit of Life (Helping Hands)

Thornton Dial

2004

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