Binding Spells and Soles

"Binding Spells and Soles"

2025
(Mixed Media)
Acrylic, paper mache, gems
On balsa wood & paper mache
8.5" x 12"

These three magical girls are not to be trifled with. Guardians of a collection of haunted artifacts passed down through generations, they carry their enchanted basket with care. What spells might they be brewing? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: their power is undeniable.

This piece draws inspiration from a captivating 1911 photograph by the legendary Lewis Hine. The original image, showcasing young women hard at work in a shoe company, is a poignant historical snapshot currently displayed at the Peabody Museum in Salem, MA. By blending the mundane with the mystical, this artwork breathes new life into history, transforming its subjects into spellbinding figures of folklore.

*** There is no wire on the back of this piece, the paper mache backing is too fragile, you can display it on an easel, an additional custom frame, or you could hang it with twine - contact me for details cryptomajestyart@gmail.com ***