2. Michael Bell

Title
Before and after (Fourteen Pop-Up Toys) 

Year
2022

Medium
oil on canvas 

Dimensions
140 x 113cm

Artist Statement

In a recent clean-up, I came across a shoe box full of old plastic toys from my childhood. I had not seen them for over 50 years - but fondly remembered the little individual animals instantly! I do like the design of these toys - when pressed, everything collapses

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