“Metal” is a bold mini-collage that incorporates a combination of decorative, vintage and antique materials to represent the dual natures of feminine strength. Decorative paper is the canvas for a cashiers check, postcard and magazine advertisement to convey the nuances of being simultaneously tough and tender. The imagery is about wielding and repairing metal, while also using it stylistically to puncture and embellish in the form of eyelets and brads. Mettle masters metal in the fusion of form, function and flair.