SMIRLE, Sandra
Description
A Portable Muse
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. Smirle has outfitted her box with electrical wires and an on/off switch while supporting a glass lid with the word Muse. 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
1998
Creator
SMIRLE, Sandra
b. Canada
Source
Women Beyond Borders Art Collection founded by Lorraine Serena
Identifier
2023.005.089
Collection
Citation
SMIRLE, Sandra and b. Canada, “SMIRLE, Sandra,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed December 6, 2025, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/17280.