So I still have a bunch of assemblage pieces, mostly some of the original Tarot of Bones art along with a few other odds and ends. I could really use the space here in the studio, so make me an offer! You can see everything that’s currently available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenwolf?section_id=6708168 - keep in mind that current prices include shipping, but again, I am open to offers for single or multiple pieces, and payment plans are available. Drop me a line at lupa(dot)greenwolf(at)gmail(dot)com :)
These blue filaments have a spectacular tone, vivid and deep. I've put it in a test tube. It reminds me of Cherenkov radiation, seen in nuclear reactor pools when the rods are actively generating heat. To fit into that theme I've used tubing, unique beads, rivets and a mesh "porthole". Behind the test tube I used a bladed fan earring. There are a lot of little details in this.
On the top is a geometric "radiant" stamp with a silver tone circle bolted on. The balance the bottom I added a crescent on a strut. There are silver tone "handles" either side of the piece. It can be worn on a chain (included), connected using the two rings screwed into the wood. The test tube is held buy a spring loaded, serrated tooth, vintage brass clip.
As I said, I've been really busy making these. I love them but an artist never knows if a design they love, will be popular. It's just the risk you have to take as a working artist. If wishes came true I'd sell them as unique collectables with bespoke stands. Little "mad scientist" panels that fit together to form a miniature laboratory.
It will be sold with a complimentary chain and wood and brass display stand. If you prefer it as a pin I can adapt it.
Been working on more of those assemblage mixed media pieces. Here’s a trio, where the entire focus was to figure out how to get that patinated metal sort of look. Particularly the ones that patina in bright colors- like copper.
These are a mix of found things I’m no longer using from my product photography prop box, some clay pieces pulled from molds, texture pastes, etc.
Can we talk about how getting nice clean and usable pulls from molds is one hell of a skill set? And one I do not have. The amount of times I had to remold pieces was rough, but I’m now a bit more confident that I can patina the piece I’m getting ready to start and not mess it up.
Celebrating Black History Month with daily selections of Art by Black artists.
Betye Saar (American, b. 1926)
The Liberation of Aunt Jemima • 1972 • Mixed mediums • 11¾ by 8 by 2¾ inches • Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Courtesy Roberts Projects, Los Angeles.
Mti • 1973 • Tate Britain • Wood, palm fronds, acrylic paint, doll, candles, bone, shell, printed papers, fabric, metal and other materials
“To me the trick is to seduce the viewer. If you can get the viewer to look at a work of art, then you might be able to give them some sort of message.” – Betye Saar
A better than usual Wikipedia entry about Betye Saar