Mozart, 1986
Mickey, 1970
Santa, 1969
Tiger, 1973
Purple Cat, 1989
Gray Cat, 1988
Squirrel, 1994
Fuck Stamp, 1992 (view 1)
Fuck Stamp, 1992 (view 2)
Giraffe, 1993
Dale's papier mache pieces are not made using the traditional method of paper strips soaked in flour paste. Instant Papier Mache is her medium. It's starts as a square chunk of powdery fiber mixture (somewhat resembling the contents of your vacuum cleaner bag) to which water is added and the concoction kneaded into a clay like substance. This is molded over an armature consisting of wire, plastic bottle, styrofoam, wood, or whatever lends itself to the desired shape. Once sculpted and dried, the piece is given a Gesso (art medium resembling yogurt) undercoat and finished with enamel paint.
Dale Chase Strokes
Flowered Cat, 1971
Yellow Cat, 1985