"Mirror, Mirror Me" ●
This new memory mirror emerged from the depths of my studio at the end of summer. This piece came together quickly, embellished with the bling, baubles, bangles and other momentos from many sources and different vintages.
- The wood frame is covered in green tissue and overlaid with vintage sewing patterns.
- The large silver piece on top is half of a silver plate napkin holder.
- Like many of my pieces, this one is interactive and meant to be played with. An example is the white seagull in the second image, a tiny under-magnet allows the bird to be moved around.
- The dangley chains provide kinetic movement.
- The pieces with words help the viewer tell a story.
- In the lower left is a vintage metal purple and red tin toy top, possibly a Cracker Jack toy (see image below), depicts a clown and circus image and the words "VIDBEL'S OLDE TYME CIRCUS" and "under the big top".
As some of you know, I show my work at the Sebastopol Gallery, in Sebastopol, CA. There are 15 member artists at this gallery, and we typically rotate our work and our exhibit space every 6-8 weeks. This was one of the new pieces I brought in to hang in the the gallery at our rotation in early October. I am pleased to say that "Mirror, Mirror Me" found a new home within the first week.
fantastic piece - and even better - it has a new home I'm sure with a happy new owner - congrats!
ReplyDeleteamy! thanks for stopping by. happy you like this piece. it is one of my favorites.
DeleteYes, beautiful piece and congrats on the sale of it as well.
ReplyDeletethank you Gloria! glad you stopped by.
Deletece miroir est pour blanche-neige ou la sorcière ? :))
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Deletemerci Elfi! il est plus comme cinderella à moi. ha! ha!
Lovely piece. Congrats on the sale.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to come and thank you for your sweet comment on my blog.
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Annie: thank you for stopping by. and you are welcome. i will visit again soon.
DeleteYour mirror is the most stunning piece I've ever seen. Just beautiful. New Follower.
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Jody and Stan! wow! that is a very nice thing to say. thanks for stopping by and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Rebeca, I love your work. I have been collect watches for a while, with the thought of doing an assemblage . . . you are my new inspiration. I have been enjoying going through some of your posts and they are delightful. I found you through mutual followers and I hope that you will become a mutual follower, too.
ReplyDeleteYour new blogging sister, Connie :)
thank you Connie!
Deletewhat a nice comment.
what are "mutural followers"? is that a blogging group?
would like to learn more about it. feel free to forward any info you might have.
This turned out lovely. I love what you do. I love to take old furniture and give it new life especially pieces no one else wants. You are a true artist. Will you come by and share at Totally Transformed Tuesday? I'd be honored to have you. http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com Hugs, Peggy
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