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Hope Floats, by Binh Pho and Cynthia Carden Gibson

Currency:USD Category:Art / Medium - Sculptures Start Price:150.00 USD
Hope Floats, by Binh Pho and Cynthia Carden Gibson
All items in this auction were created, at least in part, on the wood lathe, with wood as the primary material. All are one-of-a-kind signed originals, individually created by the artist listed.
Lot #20
Hope Floats
Boxelder, acrylic paint
12" x 4" x 3.5"

Artist statement by Binh Pho
"A few years ago, Alain Mailland and I were visiting the botanical garden in the Provence, where we came across an array of carnivorous plants. We took a particularly interest in the Yellow Trumpet and discussed the possibilities of creating work inspired by it. Alain went on to create a few works that referenced it, and now I have been inspired to do so as well.
I agreed to create a collaborative work with Cynthia Gibson for the EOG auction, and returning from a trip to Turkey, Cynthia told me about her friend Sandy who has a life threatening cancer. The emotional reaction brought to mind the image and characteristics of the Carnivorous Trumpet plant. I intentionally designed the open flap higher so there is a chance for the unfortunate prey to escape this deadly trap.
For your friend Cynthia, hope floats…"