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Inspired by mid century design, this arch features a golden sun on a burnt orange abstract background. I was going to paint an animal on this one too, but once I saw how much emotion was conveyed by the background, I knew she was “done”. She also features an embedded Marching Girl enamel pin in the shape of a star. This piece symbolises how, even when we walk ahead on our own, we are never really alone, and we will find our way to where we are meant to be ✨

I had no idea what a marching girl was, but apparently it was once of the first “sports” that women were *allowed* to participate in after WWII. It involved literally wearing cute outfits and marching around in formations, which is a kind of sport I could get behind. Apparently it was a “national obsession” at the time so I love the thought of giving a new life to these once-adored pins.

She is lovingly hand-painted and handmade by me in my Meanjin studio.

Inspired by mid century design, this arch features a golden sun on a burnt orange abstract background. I was going to paint an animal on this one too, but once I saw how much emotion was conveyed by the background, I knew she was “done”. She also features an embedded Marching Girl enamel pin in the shape of a star. This piece symbolises how, even when we walk ahead on our own, we are never really alone, and we will find our way to where we are meant to be ✨

I had no idea what a marching girl was, but apparently it was once of the first “sports” that women were *allowed* to participate in after WWII. It involved literally wearing cute outfits and marching around in formations, which is a kind of sport I could get behind. Apparently it was a “national obsession” at the time so I love the thought of giving a new life to these once-adored pins.

She is lovingly hand-painted and handmade by me in my Meanjin studio.

Oil and acrylic paint, on plaster arch. Sealed with a satin sealer.

Approx. 21cmH x 13cmW x 1.5cmD

Please note these items are handmade so there will be slight differences in size, texture and shape.

To be hung inside only.