Bob: Media Experiments
#1 This piece is on stretched canvas and began with a transfer/collage of a chinese newspaper. This was layered with a piece of cheesecloth and then 2 cutout images of B&W dragonflies were collaged onto the surface with beeswax. #2 This piece is done on the brown side of 2-sided paper. A computer printout of a color photo of 2 dragonflies was cut into 8 pieces and collaged onto the paper. The surface was sanded to distress the image. Dirt was rubbed onto the surface before a final coat of matte acrylic medium was applied as a sealer. #3 Another piece on canvas with chinese newspaper and cheesecloth. Coffee was brushed over the entire surface before a torn photo of a dragonfly was collaged onto the surface. Dirt was rubbed onto the entire canvas before it was sealed with matte acrylic medium. |
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11:55 AM
9 Comments:
Sorry, I forgot to tell you that these images are all 8"x10".
Bob
Beeswax? You need to tell me how to do that! I love the Chinese newspaper in the background, as it gives you the visual pattern of text, but we can't read it! So cool!
Sarah
enjoys the subtle transitions in surface countered with the iconic form. The materials list also adds another dimension because I picure them in the making.
I want to know more about the beeswax and cheesecloth! I love the texture that you created in the first one and the distressed feel of the second two. I can't to see them all in person.
~Linda
i posted a comment but don't see it so will try again. i find the delicated layering w/images and diaphaonus material intriguing...this has the zen quality of a haiku..lovely retta
I have to say I like the second and third best. The sections in the second and the torn pieces in the third I really like. Like a disintigration of something so beautiful. I love the colors too.
Richard
The atmosphere in #1 is really beautiful, they are flying, it's foggy. I like it alot. #s 2 and 3- I enjoy the conversation the two dragonflies are having, or are they dancing? in #2, and #3 really disturbs me. Something about the way those wings are ripped...Ouch. It's got great atmosphere, also. Christine
I want you to show us what you do with the beeswax, too! I love the way the texture of the cheesecloth echos the pattern of the wings. Have you thought about adding an element of drawing to any of these? I'm looking forward to seeing your work in person!
Bob, there is a sense of mystery and timelessness in these works, they might have just been discovered preserved in an archeological tomb. Beautifully executed. Betsy
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