Front-facing presentation of the five copper panels of Ballad of the Machine Elves — Presentation view

Five copper panels with contrasting geometric patterns and a larger central panel — alternate view or detail — Artwork photograph

Original copper artwork

Ballad of the Machine Elves

Private collection

A five-panel composition of intricate geometric patterns, where exposed copper meets deep patina. Its visual references include patterns encountered in the Cherokee, North Carolina region; the work is Conor Middleton's own composition.

Materials: 28-gauge copper, chemical treatments, foam backing
Dimensions: Five panels: four 4 × 11 in.; center 5.5 × 11 in.
Artist: Conor Middleton

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