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Like Russian dolls or a mystical land behind
a wardrobe, Shannon Taylor’s work is a
hidden world — a treasure within a treasure.
She creates intricate diorama scenes within
beautiful cosmetic compacts. Opening the
compact unfolds a picture of what could be
a picnic in an Italian countryside, a wooded
wonderland, or floral garden, all made out of
layers of paper and paint.
The vintage and antique containers, which
once housed powders or fragrances, often
come from people’s personal collections and
once belonged to a beloved relative. She also
scours rummage sales, flea markets, and