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The Story

The Beauty is surprised by the beast, which is emerging from the vase!!

Note: The background is a Chinese fan with calligraphy on the side.  A peacock feather emanating from the vase arches over the Beauty. In the upper right hand corner there is a suspended butterfly.  These items, along with the red bird nesting in Beauty’s “bird” hat, bring color and beauty to the scene.  The wood structure represents the porch of a tea house covering Beauty’s garden.

Early in his work, Ted explored the concept of “juxtaposition”, where he placed opposing objects and thoughts in the same scene. This eventually led to some of his more intricate commentary on other areas of life and current events.