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Art of the Day: Thursday August 14, 2014

The Golden Peacock

- by Madeline Carol Matz

This week's theme: Feathers

feather (ˈfɛðə) (ˈfeT͟Hər)
noun

1. (Zoology) any of the flat light waterproof epidermal structures forming the plumage of birds, each consisting of a hollow shaft having a vane of barbs on either side. They are essential for flight and help maintain body temperature.

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Art: The Golden Peacock by Artist Madeline Carol Matz

This painting, "The Golden Peacock" was inspired by a radio play by Chicago playwright, Jeff Dorchen. It was aired on episode 78, Act Two of "This American Life", the PRI show hosted by Ira Glass. In the radio play, the characters are playing cards and one person says they have "three onions" meaning 3 clubs. Those three onions mentioned appear in the iron gate behind the peacock.

Click here to listen to This American Life, Episode 78