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Zoa Ace
Though The Looking Glass

2025

$90
£68.31
€79.83
CA$125.44
A$141.41
CHF 74.95
MX$1,743.38
NOK 911.14
SEK 875.75
DKK 595.37
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About the Item

This whimsical mixed media collage by Zoa Ace reimagines imagery from Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll with a vibrant, surreal twist. At the center, Alice emerges from an ornate golden frame, caught mid-motion as if stepping between dimensions. She clutches a watering can and a heart-emblazoned envelope, referencing her symbolic journey of growth and discovery. Surrounding her is a kaleidoscope of fantastical elements: a candle, dice, mushrooms, constellations, a plum, a saturnian planet, and a miniature chessboard — all nodding to Carroll’s layered metaphors of chance, logic, and transformation. The artist juxtaposes classic Victorian illustrations with pop culture collage techniques, using bold cut-out typography to spell “through the looking glass,” emphasizing the themes of perception and inversion. A small, playful meerkat-like figure and the inclusion of the artist’s signature ("Zoa Ace") reinforce the surreal, playful tone. The rich black background intensifies the vibrant colors and sharp contrast, making the dreamlike narrative feel both timeless and personal.
  • Creator:
    Zoa Ace (1951, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1675216256022

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