The Pedicure is part of my “Imperial” series derived from vintage editions of Compton’s Pictured Encyclopedia. Incorporating the unique embossed covers of the “International and Imperial” editions from the early twentieth century, this stunning three dimensional collage is both challenging and entertaining. The humorous title points to the central image of a circus elephant having her toenails filed. For more from this series visit: http://www.jonathanferraragallery.com/artists/tony-dagradi