Tuesday, March 30, 2010

"Open Heart"

"Open Heart"
Assemblage constructed in a vintage sewing machine drawer covered on the inside with "bleeding" tissue. Includes vintage children's blocks, a wooden heart and a porcelain doll's head, and topped with a vintage glass drawer pull. This piece includes a music box that plays "It's A Small World".  IN PRIVATE COLLECTION

Thursday, March 25, 2010

"Pray For Me"


 

"Pray For Me" 
Assemblage made of a constructed fruit crate painted red.  On a background of lace, ribbon and faux pearls, a silver plate spoon handle cross is nestled in a sardine tin.  A carved wooden tiger and giraffe stand  guard.  6" x 8" x 2" 

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Like Never Before

"Like Never Before"
A sweet assemblage made in a glass covered cigar box that has been collaged with magazine images including a Frida Kahlo image on the inside, and an interesting man sitting in a tree on the back. Inside are various found items, a small Kewpie Doll, a brass bell and a red glass icicle. 3 Stainless steel drawer knobs become the feet and a different stainless steel drawer pull on top is embellished with a small bouquet of red roses. 00321100

Thursday, March 11, 2010

"Carpe Diem (Bending All The Rules)"


Carpe Diem (Bending All the Rules)
Assemblage consisting of various vintage wood pieces, book, mirror, dried flowers in glass, painted wooden fish, piano keys and chop sticks. All in a vintage tool box drawer.  22" x 6" x 2"
How did it get so late so soon?
It's night before it's afternoon.
December is here before it's June.
My goodiness, how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"The Memories We Keep"


"The Memories We Keep" 
Some are only moments, others are bigger than life. but what defines us are the memories we hold on to. Mixed media assemblage.  IN PRIVATE COLLECTION