Gina Westergard

Metalsmith

Gina Westergard

Metalsmith

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A Somber Tale (detail 4)
2011
copper, electroformed taxidermy head, electroformed Velvetleaf seedpod, 24K gold leaf, gel medium, enamel paint, acrylic paint
10" x 7" x 8"

Like a target, the bullseye in the center of this second head is made of hand-formed metal marigold flowers that surrounds a golden seedpod. This pod represents hope for propagation and survival. However beautiful this seedpod may be, it is from an unwanted weed that was plucked from the garden to symbolize the challenges the panther still face.