Here are 3 works from my current art show at Cobb Gallery in Birmingham. The found-object piece SOUL BIRD is made from welded pieces from the junk yard. I used horseshoe nails for claws, an old jack for a foot and leg, pitchfork for wings, large washers for eyes, etc. I used to have lots of fun making these, but am now making paintings; they are lighter and easier to load! The large painting BLACK STRIPE, a diptych, is acrylic on shaped boards. The smaller one FLOATING TRIANGLE , a southwestern design - is a shaped canvas with found objects under the canvas to shape it and also some glued on top of the canvas and painted. I still like found objects!
Very interesting. I think that is what art should do ... awake our interest and imagination.
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ReplyDeleteAs we've discussed, I like your stuff. You are clearly drawn to geometrics and have a keen sense as to how to use them to create interesting art in both mediums: sculpture and paint. You're being modest here. Put up the link to the 8, or so, additional pieces at myartspace,com.
Adding photography skills to your repertoire presents you as truly a multi-talented woman. Plus, there's that "poke sallit" component, too. I'm sure Harry and your children admire momma.
Martha, Lyle also loves to work with "found objects," or what Judy J calls junk! You must talk to her about her assemblages; they too are quite interesting and creative.
ReplyDeleteYour many expressions move my sense of wonder.
I appreciate all of the positive comments. At your suggestion, David, I have posted more of my paintings on the blog from myartspace.com.
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