Bull in a China Cabinet...A Story of Pacifitea, 2006

Red Weldon Sandlin’s sculptures are not only engaging interpretations of children’s stories, they are also investigations of knowledge, information, and common expressions, such as in Bull in a China Cabinet. Sandlin spends a great deal of time in libraries researching imagery and patterns for her sculptures, from ancient Chinese textile design to books on exotic animal care. She melds her own personal history and experiences with greater cultural lessons, ideals, and modes of understanding.