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I recently have thrown Abstract Symbols #1 - 3 away as a result of the colors being too dark onto the canvas and the mix media materials used to implement the collage and message does not come across effectively due to the colors and materials selected to create the collage. 


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I have thrown numerous clothing and artwork away. 

Some of her art can be found at youtube.com/@abneyartist
 

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