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Fictitious Objects (1995-6)
Jennifer Parker, Horn Bed Trophée, 1995, ground antler dust and cast iron crow feet, said to bring travelers good luck.
Jennifer Parker, Red Feather Ball, 1995. In the 17th century, red feather balls were a fashionable gift men gave to women as a symbol of their fear of unfaithful desires.
Jennifer Parker, Grounding & Rounding, 1997. A red ball, imbued with the wisdom of motion, brings relief to those who spin it, soothing both body and restless spirit.
Jennifer Parker, Sparrow in a 4x4, 1995, the bird emerged from an egg hidden deep within a tree's hollow heart long after the tree had been felled and milled into lumber.
Jennifer Parker Siamese Ducks, 1995, Hazel and Greta, inseparable ducks, lived for six years in a tidy pen on Mr. and Mrs. McCaig's farm in Springfield, MO. Their lives ended in 1967 when, during preparation for dinner, Mrs. McCaig discovered their shared heart had tragically burst.
Jennifer Parker, Brewing, 1997. A tiny yellow horned man, cursed to brew tea in a teacup, seeks the perfect brew to break his spell. Drink at dawn, and he may whisper a secret to change your fate
Jennifer Parker, Eucalyptus Mask, 1995 crafted from wet eucalyptus leaves, sewn together, helps the wearer focus on a single point when their thoughts feel scattered.
Jennifer Parker, Cast Glass Clown Hats,1995. In Ireland, teachers place a small glass clown hat outside a student's bedroom window as a warning for misbehavior in class. After three warnings, the student must stay after school for a knitting session with the teacher.
Jennifer Parker, Good for Nothing, 1996. A frail cow, too weak for the arena, was said to carry the guilt of a crime it couldn't comprehend. Legend claims its silent gaze judged the hearts of those who condemned it
Citrus Sinensis (1996)
Why You Sleep (1994)