In 2012, Barry and Merle Ginsburg commissioned Superior to create an all-American tribute to the founding fathers and the best of 18th century American democratic ideals. Completed in 2015, the architectural stacked porcelain commemorative sculpture uses symbols and references drawn from history and decorative arts including miniature presidential portraits, busts, The Declaration of Independence, and an apple pie.
Attached and linked HERE is an article “Patriotic Passions” about the Ginsburg’s written by Susie Slesin for Galerie Magazine.
In 2012, Barry and Merle Ginsburg commissioned Superior to create an all-American tribute to the founding fathers and the best of 18th century American democratic ideals. Completed in 2015, the architectural stacked porcelain commemorative sculpture uses symbols and references drawn from history and decorative arts including miniature presidential portraits, busts, The Declaration of Independence, and an apple pie.
The Pursuit of Happiness Mara Superior, 2012–2014
porcelain, glaze, wood, gold leaf, brass, bone, paper
27.5 x 25 x 20″.
Sideboard, American, circa 1800 with unusual inlaid marquetry featuring the Liberty Cap, a symbol of liberty and freedom.
Panoramic Wallpaper, Zuber et Cie, “Views of America” and “Scenes of the American War of Independence,” designed by Jean-Jacques Deltil in the 1800s, woodblock printed and hand painted.
