AFA 18th Anniversary

18th Anniversary 164 www.afamag.com | w ww.incollect.com This Perry Award medallion was presented to Shirley Booth in 1949 in recognition of her winning the Tony Award in the category of “Best Actress, Supporting or Featured, in a Play” for her work in Goodbye, My Fancy . Made of sterling silver, one side of the piece features the masks of comedy and tragedy, while the other is adorned with the profile of Antoinette Perry and a border of ivy leaves. Its format alludes to ancient coins of gold, silver, and bronze, which often featured portraits of Greek and Roman emperors. Adopting this form, artist Chitra Ganesh urges activism in the cause of justice. With a play on the phrase “In God We Trust”—ubiquitous on American currency—Ganesh proclaims on one side that love can affect change with a depiction of a fist conveying unity and strength. On the other side of the medallion, a woman amasses symbols of energy that will aid her in her cause: “No Justice, No Peace.” Chitra Ganesh (b. 1975), designer, Sarah Wang, modeler, Wendy Yothers, fabrication assistance, Karbra Co., casting, Medallion, 2017. In raised letters, In Love We Trust/No Justice, No Peace. Silver. Diam. 3 in. Courtesy of the artist. Herman Rosse (1887–1965), designer, Medallion, Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theater for Best Supporting Actress, 1949. Unknown die-maker and fabricator. Silver, struck. Diam. 3 in. Museum of the City of New York; Gift of Shirley Booth (74.78.1).