Looking at the calendar, I realize that the month is nearly over! Giveaway time is nearly here. Yes, yes, I know I still haven't posted a picture of the mixed media goodies you will get to use in your art...but if you post a comment, or have posted a comment this month, your name is in the hat. For now, all I can say is that it is a box of goodies, ephemera, and who-knows-what!
Here's another new piece...John Ruskin, the title taken from the cigar box piece at the top (the bluish part). It began on 2 old, old boards from the ReStore, then an old book cover, and on top of that, the grill from a small barbecue, then....then...then... The metal strips along the sides are what is called "plumber's tape" (I think). It comes on a roll and has holes punched in it. Recently at the bins, I found a bag of wonderful, sort of brassy, very short screws, but with very large rounded heads on them. I have used them repeatedly because I love their look, and they fill each hole in the plumber's tape.
This is a detail of the piece. Under the double arched windows (doll house plastic pieces which have been rusted), a photo strip from a photobooth of a man and woman peek through. Their faces alternately show passion and almost disgust (and yes, I even found them in the bins several years ago). Wish you could see all the detail in person. Lots is lost in the photos.
Anagama, here we come!
7 comments:
this is a great piece. i wish i could see it live. i love the images of the people peeking through the window. Plumber's tape? never heard of it, i will check it out though.
Thank you, Rebeca. When people first see the "real thing" vs. a photo, the single most common comment I hear is how different and how complex the pieces are. The details just don't translate well into photos....at least not my photos :)! Perhaps a professional.....
Did I mention that "plumber's tape" is a metal strip...with holes in it. Used to support suspended pipes, especially in the "old days" when pipes were heavy metal, not pvc.
This is so beautiful, and then to read your description of the parts you've used, I just feel really inspired. I just got my first deMeng book in the mail and have been glued to it ever since. Another one is on the way. Whoo Hoo!
I'm so glad I could inspire you, Carol! That is why I write all this stuff! And yes, is an inspiration. Even though my work is very little like his, I find looking at his things inspires my own work. Enjoy!
Wow oh wow. i am totally blown away by your work. i would be so crazy happy if i had a place to play and create like that. you are so talented and creative. sure wish i lived next door to you so we could share ideas! i love to junk, collect, and create at all times. i have a booth at our local flea market & i create altered jewelry. it's when i'm creating that i'm happiest.
Thanks so much!...and yes, I am crazy happy to have a place to create! Most of my life, it was done on my kitchen table or on the floor, so I am delighted to finally have space and time to play. Absolutely right...When we create, we lose track of time and all is good.
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