HOMO FABER 2026
Lina Uchida Balthazar and Melchior
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Balthazar and Melchior

These semi-sculptural pieces combine a moth made of layered burnt paper with an antique photograph. The moth's body is crafted by layering Japanese paper over a mould to create a hollow effect. The paper moth is precisely aligned over the face in the antique photos.

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Glue, Japanese paper (Washi), Sculpture

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