Doily Girl 1969

"Doily Girl" is a 1969 artwork by Italian artist Enrico Baj (1924-2003). The artwork depicts a stylized female figure constructed from a variety of doilies. The figure's black head is formed from a series of black doilies with large pink and white eyes, and a blue doily mask covers her mouth. The doily patterns are arranged in a grid-like structure, creating a playful and somewhat disorienting visual effect. The artwork is a quintessential example of Baj's signature style, which often employed found objects and everyday materials in a humorous and surreal manner. The work's use of doilies and other domestic materials references the traditional feminine sphere, challenging preconceptions about gender roles.