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The Billie Begonia Series was inspired by the song "Panic Beach" by Maria McKee. The lyrics of the song paint a picture of the struggle of the performers from the vaudeville era. The paintings showcase the imperfections of the small time troupe of performers; from torn fishnets, to faded costumes, and the occasional missing sequins and gemstones. Each piece in the series was painted on a metallic canvas to create a feeling of the gaudy glamour of vaudeville. The bright, colorful, palette represents the hope and the heart of the performers as they bring themselves just a little bit closer to their dream of performing at "The Palace".
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