Thursday, September 1, 2011

"Mirror, Mirror"



"Mirror, Mirror"
This piece came together, after a friend showed me a similar piece she had in her collection, done with the bling, baubles and bangles of a woman who had passed away many years ago.  The woman's husband, made it as a memorial to his beloved wife. I was so inspired and touched by the story, that I wanted to try and make a memorial mirror myself.

This piece is different in that it holds momentos from many sources, not just one, and that it is done in silver bits primarily. The wood frame is collaged in hand made papers in various hues of green, and like most of my pieces, this one too is interactive: the little green stick-man on the bottom shelf has magnet feet, and when picked up, it manipulates the compass sitting next to it. (click on any image to enlarge) (you must do this to see more of the detail)

11 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for dropping by for FATuesday Artist Spotlight.

    I was just blinded by the beauty of this piece, my talented Friend. WOW! Rebeca! I'm just in awe.

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  2. Hi Rebeca. It is fabulous as well as inspirational. It does make you want to try it out with various pieces. I may try this some time. For now, excellent work. Have a wonderul Friday and weekend. Take care.

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  3. magnifique travail et un résultat extraordinaire !!

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  4. Oh Rebeca--you know how much I love this piece--so excellent!!

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  5. This is phenomenal, Rebecca! Every detail fits perfectly with the next!

    I'm your newest follower. I found you via Jenny Matlock.

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  6. I like that the piece is a personal memorial. I am sure it filled with good memories!

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  7. Love it! I am teaching a class in Oct. on this very thing. May I use yours to show the class?

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  8. thanks all, i am happy to hear you liked this piece. i think that is what we should call it . . . a "Memory Mirror" . . .we'll just start a new trend.

    and yes Pam, you may absolutely use this in your class. wish i could attend.

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  9. I love it! How fun! It just begs for a closer look and I'm sure will get many of those!

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  10. That is amazing! A glorified, blingified, girlified I Spy game. For grown-ups!! This is great! Thanks for linking up at The Stinky Linky Party...have a happy weekend!

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