'and this napkin now, in the library, unfolded for me - concealed within its smooth surfaces and folds - the plumage of an ocean green and blue like the tail of a peacock'.

Artist: Heyes, Ken. | Title: 'and this napkin now, in the library, unfolded for me - concealed within its smooth surfaces and folds - the plumage of an ocean green and blue like the tail of a peacock'. | Date: 1984 | Technique: photocopy
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Primary Artist

Ken Heyes (1952–)

Title

'and this napkin now, in the library, unfolded for me - concealed within its smooth surfaces and folds - the plumage of an ocean green and blue like the tail of a peacock'.

Date made

1984

Place made

Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map

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Category

Artist's book

Print type

electrostatic

Technique

photocopy

Matrix size

45.6 x 32.5 cm (image)

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: ArtistÂ’s book

Country of context

Aotearoa New Zealand

Legacy id

7989

Creators

Heyes, Ken. | (1952–) Aotearoa New Zealander | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025

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Artist: Heyes, Ken. | Title: 'and this napkin now, in the library, unfolded for me - concealed within its smooth surfaces and folds - the plumage of an ocean green and blue like the tail of a peacock'. | Date: 1984 | Technique: photocopy
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Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 88.107.14

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