Inspiration

I'm drawn to that place in your memory, that moment where the past is officially forgotten. It's a sort of terrifying spot because it's where things fade away, and where they fade to. I'm never trying to discover that new place where thoughts are new and different. I am always trying to rediscover the old and practically forgotten. I think thats where a lot of my inspiration comes from- is just a sort of rediscover of ideas and things people have long sense forgotten.

I want to try and rediscover my rings. I want to give them such an old feeling- that's why I thought Ancient Bronze was clever and way beyond fitting for my pieces.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

Worn Out.

Dude I am tired.

I am SO tired.


This semester was supposed to be boring and full of nothing. But lo and behold! I've been so busy that I can't even sleep in my own bed. (No but I really need to not sleep on the couch anymore.)

I'm just exhausted from art. I'm exhausted from constantly trying to prove myself in a department that doesn't want me. I know I'm not a typical artist. I KNOW. I KNOW I'm not a metalsmith. I GET IT.

I'm a goddamn costume designer. For theatre.

You think I don't know that metalsmithing takes time? I'm fully aware. I'm not prepared for the time commitments? No, I am and I'll get the shit done. I just have other obligations to do so I can actually graduate. You know, no big deal or anything. Being a double major in two fine arts departments is rough and I'm so ready for the nightmare to be over.

(Intro to NY Art Scene Class Day 2)

                            

These posts (above) were all cast in metal and soldered onto repurposed train tracks- on display on the HighLine in Chelsea, NY.



The silver shoes are cast "slices" completely out of silver and are worth over $10,000- on display at the Brooklyn Museum in the "Killer High Heels" exhibit.

Not metal, but it's "The Dinner Party"! By Judy Chicago, on display at the Brooklyn Museum.

This cat in the "Divine Cats" exhibit in the Egyptian wing has earrings made in gold.
'Nuf said.

(Intro to NY Art Scene Class day 1)

Here's a few of my favorite metal sculptures and pieces from the Metropolitan Museum!










These guys are weird but I love the patinas!

 


        Fabriche Eggs

            Degas'
      "Ballet Dancer"

 This is actually the piece I did the project on for the class (Intro to NY Art Scene) which is a brooch in the
"Death Becomes Her" exhibit at the MET. It's a look into a century of mourning clothing and jewelry.

Here is a brooch donated from Tiffany's and it's 24k pure gold with freshwater pearls and black enameling surrounding a plaided knot of a deceased woman hair. The hair belongs to Cordelia Ray Hamilton who was related to Alexander Hamilton.

Below is another example of mourning jewelry (memento mori) that incorporates diamond cut jet surrounding diamonds and another knot of deceased person hair.

(Intro to NY Art Scene- Aimless Wandering)

Timesquare is something you have to see for yourself. I can't describe to you how incredible it is, especially at night.

I did meet this guy a couple of times. He was a "Metal Sculpture Come To Life" and would scare the bejeebus out of kids who looked at him for too long. Also, put a coin in cup and he'll show you tricks.

(I thought it was relevant because he was "metal" hahahaha)

(Intro to NY Art Scene-Travel to the City!)

Architecture is so interesting.

I love buildings and massive statues and coffee.

I also love trains.

Trains take a VERY long time to get anywhere which is how I love to travel.
Everything is much too instant and trains make you slow down.

DC is probably the prettiest city I've seen yet. There's a statue and garden on every corner on every street and I swear every angle could be a postcard. I wish there was time on trains to stop and take pictures because it's very difficult to get a good picture.

Updates to come!