Beautiful Apron Myth

Beautiful Apron Myth 1982

56cm. X 76.5cm 22in. X 30in.
BFK Rives
monoprint and variations

Exhibitions
The Apron Show, 1982 solo exhibition, Agnes Etherington Art centre, Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario.

Collections
Agnes Etherington Art Centre. Gift of Mary E. Rawlyk.

Notes
The apron photographic image was heat transferred to the 100% rag paper. The hand images were relief printed through the etching press, from cut out card stencils.

This is a decorative, chrocheted, hostess apron. It is of no practical use since it consists of openings between threads. It glamourizes the unseen, exhausting labour of preparing for a party. The hand gestures indicate the feelings of the hostess who has other interests for which there is little time.