Fish on Target Collage by Julie Dermansky, 1993 celluloid egg as documented in photos--largely only

as documented in photos--largely only noticeable under bright light and magnification

and the sides are joined by tiny brass nails

I believe this one dates from the late 19th century

The weaving is attached to metal bars on top and bottom

giving this piece a striking elegance in addition to its quintessential MCM-ness

Fish on Target Collage by Julie Dermansky, 1993 celluloid egg as documented in photos--largely onlyI found this collage at the flea market and really loved the juxtaposition of the cutout fish (I believe painted on photo paper, with these great lightening bolt like gills) and the target to which it is glued, not knowing anything about J. Dermansky. I've since figured out that the J. stands for Julie, and that the artist, who created many collages in a similar vein early in her career, is now well known as a photojournalist and activist, including