I gasped. I wasn't sure where this piece was going but as someone who loves thrifting for all the same reasons, I was enjoying this and nodding along. And then you end it with that piece of art. I love it. I love when I can look at something, look at it again and see new things, and then really, really look at it and realize that I have no idea how you did it. Creative mixed media is a freaking delight. Bravo. And thank you for sharing it!
As for art lasting forever, I kind of think there is something extra special about art that is temporary. For awhile I was obsessed with a number of artists to create beautiful art by rearranging rocks, leaves, sticks, only to let the weather carry their work away within hours. If you get to see it, you saw something special.
Like building a sand castle as a kid - the waves will wash it away, but that doesn't matter. When you are building it, creating the stories, making seashell soldiers that defend the plucked-flower princess from the water beasts, you are in the moment and creating a narrative that in some way becomes a part of you forever, even if you don't perfectly remember it or think of it often. We are our experiences, and the more we can have experiences that help us grow and become and explore, the better off we are, I have to believe.
Jenn, You always write the best comments. I appreciate you very much.
Paper and tempera, are extremely temporary, so much so that I have an idea for a piece that will end with being burned. If it has to go, let it be on my terms, as a celebration of its being. Poof. Art, reading and writing has really saved me lately. If your soul is going to get sucked by current events, find a way to put something back, for your self, and for everyone. Art as a way of defiance, art as a way of protesting
As for "how" it was created, I won't bore you with the technique, but I'll give away one secret: its made primarily of paper towels (Viva specifically, they are tough). This grew over time, taking time to dry between layers, waiting to see how the dry time affected it, color, textures.
It started as a tribute to the people in Minnesota, which is why I chose purple. The original title was to be "sueños vivos" (long live dreams), purposely in Spanish. The idea of a living dream just never came through. The current title is a nod to an iRobot character, "Sonny", because it just came out looking like him. What doesn't come through is the second face, under the one you see. I left a gap on one side, so in person it's easy to see the layer. the photo just doesn't show it well. The under layer is much more pinkish, for the "Human" under the robot dreamer. The human under the technology.
I am glad you liked it, and gasped. I think that's the purpose of art. To get a reaction, and hopefully a strong one, whatever that may be.
I gasped. I wasn't sure where this piece was going but as someone who loves thrifting for all the same reasons, I was enjoying this and nodding along. And then you end it with that piece of art. I love it. I love when I can look at something, look at it again and see new things, and then really, really look at it and realize that I have no idea how you did it. Creative mixed media is a freaking delight. Bravo. And thank you for sharing it!
As for art lasting forever, I kind of think there is something extra special about art that is temporary. For awhile I was obsessed with a number of artists to create beautiful art by rearranging rocks, leaves, sticks, only to let the weather carry their work away within hours. If you get to see it, you saw something special.
Like building a sand castle as a kid - the waves will wash it away, but that doesn't matter. When you are building it, creating the stories, making seashell soldiers that defend the plucked-flower princess from the water beasts, you are in the moment and creating a narrative that in some way becomes a part of you forever, even if you don't perfectly remember it or think of it often. We are our experiences, and the more we can have experiences that help us grow and become and explore, the better off we are, I have to believe.
Jenn, You always write the best comments. I appreciate you very much.
Paper and tempera, are extremely temporary, so much so that I have an idea for a piece that will end with being burned. If it has to go, let it be on my terms, as a celebration of its being. Poof. Art, reading and writing has really saved me lately. If your soul is going to get sucked by current events, find a way to put something back, for your self, and for everyone. Art as a way of defiance, art as a way of protesting
As for "how" it was created, I won't bore you with the technique, but I'll give away one secret: its made primarily of paper towels (Viva specifically, they are tough). This grew over time, taking time to dry between layers, waiting to see how the dry time affected it, color, textures.
It started as a tribute to the people in Minnesota, which is why I chose purple. The original title was to be "sueños vivos" (long live dreams), purposely in Spanish. The idea of a living dream just never came through. The current title is a nod to an iRobot character, "Sonny", because it just came out looking like him. What doesn't come through is the second face, under the one you see. I left a gap on one side, so in person it's easy to see the layer. the photo just doesn't show it well. The under layer is much more pinkish, for the "Human" under the robot dreamer. The human under the technology.
I am glad you liked it, and gasped. I think that's the purpose of art. To get a reaction, and hopefully a strong one, whatever that may be.