"The Things That Matter"
This is a wall hanging commissioned for a friend to give to his friend on his 40th birthday. I have tried to capture the feeling of a nurtured garden and a nurtured family. I like the protective feeiling generated by the bigger flowers towards the smaller figures. It was one of those rare projects that seemed to flow from start to finish without a hitch.
On another note, I came across a quote from impressionist artist Henri Matisse in an old sculpture book I found at a jumble sale.
"...The model must not be made to agree with a preconceived theory or effect. It must impress you, awaken in you an emotion, which in turn you seek to express. You must forget all your theories,all your ideas before the subject. What part of these is really your own will be expressed in your expression of the emotion awakened in you by the subject..."
I liked this as it rings true with the feeling I get when working with scrap. Especially the idea of the model awakening an emotion. Perhaps he knew a thing or two.
The blog is fabulous. I especially love this sculpture of nurturing garden and family where from love all things grow. That sits well with me. The photography's pretty good too!! I love how you two work x
ReplyDeleteOoh, goody. A blog by you blokes. Because I LOVES YOUR WORKNESS!
ReplyDeleteMy partner and I came and checked out your stuff at the open studio thang ... can't remember when it was ... nine months ago or so? Anyway, I've thought from time to time about your stuff and feel inspired. Honestly, if I wasn't so broke, I'd buy something. Really :)