Seana Gavin, Model Mushroom, 2020

In the mood for a trippy #TBT? We recommend Sukayna Powell’s archive feature for Elephant, exploring the art world’s obsession with fungal forms and their association with what she terms “kitsch, magic and, let’s be frank, trippin’ balls”. In it, Powell — who is well acquainted with the world of mushrooms thanks to her biochemist and Chinese herbalist father — takes a deep dive into the deeply complex role that these intriguing growths play in art and life, including the whimsical work of collage artist Seana Gavin (pictured here). Discover more here.