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Black and white photograph of a group of four soft sculptures from the art installation "Scarecrows," by Ann Vassie of Monticello, Maine, ca. 1995. The overall composition involves approximately 28 sculptures with painted faces sitting closely together on a series of benches. Figures within this grouping appear comical in design. The first figure on the left wears only a union suit and hat. The next figure has an applied painted face with only one central tooth showing. The third figure appears to be whistling while the final figure in the group sits quietly composed with facial features painted directly on the fabric comprising his head rather than attached on a separate piece of cloth. The legs of the sculptures dangle behind long grass left behind by the lawnmower. The installation follows the exterior fence line surrounding a large garden. Dense trees line the property in the background, completing the rural scene. Undated. Paul Faria, photographer. (See p17125-p17139)(NA4800.)

Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) (1990-1995) was a nationwide survey that ran from 1990-1995 documenting America’s outdoor sculpture. Established in 1990, SOS! helped educate local communities about America’s endangered sculptural heritage. The Maine Arts Commission was one of 106 organizations to participate in this survey.

Topic

Folk art, Sculpture

Collection

MF161

Series Number

NA4800

Identifier

p17132

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Existence and Location of Originals

Located at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress: AFC 2012/047 https://lccn.loc.gov/2013655211.

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