Rachael Jonas-Closs
Amphibian Technologist
Systems Biology and Cell Biology
Medusa 2 (Re-leaf Sculpture)
Found leaves and snake skin
This piece is based on Harriet Hosmer’s Bust of Medusa (1854). It is one of my “re-leaf sculptures” where I use an assortment of pressed leaves to recreate marble statues. Medusa 2 also incorporates the shed skin of a boa constrictor.
Artist Statement
My work is mixed media/ assemblage using found objects and synthesized pigments. I invest a lot in my process, developing my own techniques which are constantly evolving.
Websites
Instagram: @Autotelic_Tinkerings