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Sin 7 + 7 / 7 Deadly Sins + 7 Mirror Opposites
Toby Lee Greenburg
1993
12 x 5 x 2 1/2 in
Certain sins manifest themselves as their mirror opposites which the sinner is able to persuade himself are virtues. Thus Lust can manifest itself as Prudery, Sloth as Senseless Industry, Envy as Hero Worship (W.H. Auden A CERTAIN WORLD). After I read this I realized we have 7 + 7 Deadly Sins to be aware of and this "Do-Si-Do" book was conceived. The form is a book sculpture made from abaca paper and mylar. One side of the book is the 7 Deadly Sins and the other side of the book are the 7 Mirror Opposites…
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