Historical information
Penny CAREY WELLS (08 November 1950- )
Born Hobart, Victoria
Penny Carey Wells has worked as a paper and book artist in Tasmania since the early 80s and taught at the School of Art, University of Tasmania, from 1985-1997. She is currently employed part time at the State Library of Tasmania as a technician in paper conservation and exhibition officer. (http://www.kitezh.com/haven/artists/penny.htm, accessed 1/11/2016)
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.
Physical description
Boxed paper sculpture of the torso of a woman with narrow leather chest bands and gold leaf on the left hand side.
