"Wonder"

"Wonder"

A vintage sewing machine drawer covered in green tissues and McCall's pattern tissues houses this assemblage.  Inside are images of wonder . . . a porcelain doll's head espousing the word, a music box plays a whimsical tune, and splashes of color invite the viewer in. A concave mirror inside reflects the viewer's own sense of wonder. On top a vintage drawer pull, a red tassel and a brass bell add interest. 

"Hanger-On"

"Hanger-On"
This piece came together quite by accident.  A friend of mine had a box full of these wonderful vintage wooden hangers, she no longer needed, and asked me if I wanted them. I, of course said yes. They hung around in my studio for over 6 months, 'annoying me' every time I saw them . . .  they act like a barrel of monkeys, they don't stack well, they looked messy, and I had no idea what I was going to do with them . . .  until yesterday.  I started playing around with them, and saw that when the wire (hanger) part is removed, they fit nicely on to one another.  I love the way this turned out.

Vintage wooden hangers  cut to size and nailed on to a 10"x10" wooden base. A small brass bell hangs from a cuckoo clock chain.  A small lapel pin with a "luchador" mask finishes the piece. (click on any image to enlarge)

Noun 1. hanger-on - someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along       a tag along or follower      Synonyms: bloodsucker, freeloader, free rider, moocher, parasite,                        sponge, sponger