This month, I exhibit with 'Beastly Beings' group show at Cactus Gallery, Los Angeles!
In keeping with my recent trend of bee-themed works, I've created a Beastly Bee:
'A Fluid Phenomenon'
2016 mixed media 16x10, 11h"
2016 mixed media 16x10, 11h"
'Beastly Beings' opens May 14 and runs through June 4, 2016
Cactus Gallery 3001 N. Coolidge Avenue Los Angeles
Cactus Gallery 3001 N. Coolidge Avenue Los Angeles
For this exhibit, participating artists were challenged to focus on "the powerful yet beautiful connectedness of animals, the outside world, and the harsh realities that are the core of human nature." Around that time, I happened to be reading David Whyte, and also some Anaïs Nin; both have written excellent insights into the "struggle between one's longing to be whole, and the acceptance of one's self as a fluid phenomenon" (David Whyte). Such ongoing conflicts, and their resolutions, are definitely a harsh reality concerning my own human nature.
| This Bee, herself, was very much a fluid phenomenon. I am no stranger to creature construction, but this was my first experience using a thermoplastic called worbla. I had | I am a series of moods and sensations. ~Anaïs Nin |
been meaning to learn worbla for some time, and this was the perfect opportunity; I wanted Bee to 'fly' and so needed her to be light as well as strong.
Learning a new material on a deadline can be challenging, in more ways than one;
I was in for a considerable learning experience, and I got to spend some quality time with certain other 'harsh realities' of my own human nature, in the process. The irony!
Learning a new material on a deadline can be challenging, in more ways than one;
I was in for a considerable learning experience, and I got to spend some quality time with certain other 'harsh realities' of my own human nature, in the process. The irony!
After much trial and error, and several burnt fingers, Bee finally came to life. She is a mixed-media work including worbla, faux fur, Lutrador paper-fabric, acrylic matte medium, gesso, paint, tulle, embroidery floss, and multiple gauges of wire.
'A Fluid Phenomenon' shown with her included
hanging-sculpture base, which measures 9.5x13, 23h"
hanging-sculpture base, which measures 9.5x13, 23h"
Working details on this piece: Display chain is removable and adjustable. Hanging ring is hinged, for removal/replacement. Bee can fly from this base, or may be displayed from a wall bracket, ceiling hook, or curtain rod.
Photobombs courtesy of Studio Cat.
UPDATE! Bee has sold, and now has a home with the
Buena Vista Branch Library in Burbank, CA. Yay! Thank you, CR!
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