MILNE, Elizabeth

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Description

The Bible, 1999
Mixed media
3 X 4 X 2 1/2" OVERALL
The Women Beyond Borders Art Collection includes over 900 self styled wooden boxes reflecting on a specific woman's self-identity using a variety of multi-media processes. The artist has fashioned her box into a bible by replicating the volume of pages and the title inscription. The box, reminiscent of a hope chest, is a powerful symbol--- resonating, archetypal symbol of woman herself. The boxes express the hopes dreams, and conception of women and their quest for freedom of expression thoughout the world. WBB honors their vitality, wisdom, sensitivity and collective power -- Lorraine Serena, Founder/Director.

Date

1999

Creator

MILNE, Elizabeth
b. Australia

Source

Women Beyond Borders Art Collection founded by Lorraine Serena

Identifier

2023.005.047

Citation

MILNE, Elizabeth and b. Australia, “MILNE, Elizabeth,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed December 6, 2025, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/17248.