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Margaret Roleke
Margaret Roleke, Barbie Lives In A Police State, 2015, children's toys, wood

2015

About the Item

Roleke creates politically aware work. Her wall reliefs are composed of multitudes of plastic toys, oddly sexualized Disney characters and Happy Meal trinkets. Through investigation of popular culture, gender, the consumerism of childhood, and war itself, viewers are brought into an uncomfortable juxtaposition of pop culture and verisimilitude.
  • Creator:
    Margaret Roleke (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The found toys are attached to the wooden panel with glue and nails, then the artist spray paints over the entire sculpture in a single color.
  • Gallery Location:
    Darien, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU172213097072

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