The Deceiver and the Deceived uses a fan quilt pattern to refer to the use of fans in western society as a kind of flirtatious deception. This parallels the messages about a woman's appearance from our consumer culture. Who is the deceiver and who is the deceived in our society when women are portrayed as “pure, alluring, refreshing, and delicious, good as homemade?” The images were all found on recycled tin cans for food packaging.

Printed steel from vintage doll houses and recycled tin containers and aluminum rivets.

Dimensions: 12.75" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D

This sculpture is available for purchase or exhibition.

 © Harriete Estel Berman, 2021