Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Grater metropolis...pre byrd

a gentleman caller   2005
a towering collection of graters,  jello fish, wooden hangers, type set wooden letters  and a moon made of dragonfly wings, wisps of snakeskin, cast cedar paper, moth shadows and insect breath....
this is an old piece....circa 2007. 12" x 12". 
Came across this while clearing out some old files....most of the components are studio debris. The moon mask (below) was made for an exhibit of my paperwork.
cast red cedar paper mask covered with insect wings and snakeskin....about 4" diameter....circa 2007
...used photo negative for grater metropolis...
both pieces in private collections


Fondu moon...broken microwave glass
private collection
Make a game of Housekeeping...
one of a series of small boxed mosaics
...broken oven glass, sewing pattern and women's health advice circa 1940s...

private collection