First Poet Olivia (John Wilfred Outterbridge) 1993
Mixed-media sculpture, in the shape of an ironing board. Support/legs in the shape of a stylized animal, the front leg appears as a grazing animal head, with a painted bell around its neck. Rear support/leg in the shape of animal legs with stylized feet. Top surface of board has 7 flat irons, 6 are standing up and one on its side. 5 of the 7 irons have multi-colored rags wrapped around their handles. The board is decorated with 5 colorful painted fields. Head of front leg has carved shell-like ears, red jewel eyes and painted surface. View | 
