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Life-size Little Match Ball-jointed Girl
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Hans Bellmer Tribute
December 2010
Based on a short story Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne, meaning "The little girl with the matchsticks" by a Danish poet
Hans Christian Andersen.
Media: Stone clay, synthetic doll hair, rubber tube, acrylic gesso, oil paint, cloths found in swap shop.
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Installation in public spaces
2010 and 2011
As the Little Match Girl
Locations: Thomas Street, Vicar Street, Grafton Street(2011 New Year's day), Dublin, Ireland, 2010 and 2011
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Installation in Dublin city centre
December 2013
As the Little Match Girl
Locations: Dublin Castle gate, Back lane, Pathway beside Central Bank, College Green pedestrian stop, Johnstons Court.
Photo by Niall Conroy
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