In the meantime, you can still purchase other style hearts in both ornaments and stems, but stock is running low on these styles, so be sure to order soon. And remember that a portion of all Art Heart sales benefit philanthropic art projects, read more here…
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Last winter, I launched the photos and video of installing my newest piece in the Lichen Series in Nisene Marks State Park. Since then, the piece has been installed at the UCSC Arboretum and also on display during Open Studios. Now, I’ve started to reconfigure the pieces from this series into new wall pieces.
This series is about death and regrowth- how the mushrooms, fungus and lichens grow where there is decay, allowing for something new to come from something old. I have been arranging the ceramic pieces to mimic the spore patterns left by mushrooms I’m hoping to mount them onto old redwood planks. The planks will be assembled to hang on a wall with the spore patterns of clay attached. In the studio, I started with whatever plywood ware boards I happened to have around to see if this idea was going to be visually interesting. Next steps are to find the right wood and arrange the pieces securely to the wood.
Here’s an image of what I’m playing with, let me know what you think…
One is the loneliest number and it’s also the number of pieces left available in the Seed Pod Series. Anyone want to give this guy a good home?
The Seed Pod Series is a study in form and texture. The surface of these pieces has been decorated using a wax resist process which enhances the depth of texture. I was inspired by the unique seed pods that I find while exploring the forest near my studio. I like the idea that they seem to be hatching an unidentified new life form.
14″ x 9″ x 9″ | $425. | 2014 | MORE INFO…
New Art Hearts are now available at the downtown Homeless Garden Project Stores, the Santa Cruz Art League, the UCSC Arboretum Gift Shop, at Ace’s Flowers in Aptos and of course at the online store. Lots of opportunities to shop local, support the arts and local organizations all at the same time. Give someone you love an Art Heart for the holidays!
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Remember collecting shells on the beach as a kid?
You would collect hundreds but have to whittle down your collection to a few special ones because your parents wouldn’t let you bring the whole beach home with you. So you’d get home with your prized finds and keep them in some kind of box or container that would showcase them but also keep them safe.
They would always be a reminder of the day, the quiet focus, the search and the excitement of finding something special.
The Specimen Series is inspired by the memory of those finds, unique pieces organized and boxed for display. The online shop has only 9 pieces from the Specimen Series left. These bento box style works are small enough to fit in nearly any space making them a great gift for the collector on your list.
I am at a loss for words today, so I’m leaning on someone else to speak for me.
Artists will have a role in how we move forward and deal with the changes in our country and the world even if we don’t know what our role is yet. We will definitely need to B Cr8iv as we find our place in the world. This quote is from an article at Hyperallergic by Hrag Vartanian, link to the full article is below.
These brightly colored gems started off in the desert for an In the Field photo shoot. Wedged in the crack of a large boulder in Joshua Tree, the Rock Candy pieces glowed with color contrasting against the smooth natural rock formations. They appear to belong to the space and yet to be completely foreign all at the same time.
The pieces were originally inspired by my time climbing the walls at the rock gym. Brightly colored plastic hand and foot holds scattered across the walls in seemingly random patterns, but are composed into routes that provide unique challenges for the climber. The Rock Candy River was installed on the gym walls as a temporary installation. The curving movement of the form is contrasted by the angular formations of the ceramic rocks while mimicking the bright colors of the climbing holds on the walls.
Finally the Rock Candy pieces were transformed once more into small wall sculptures that bring the inspiration of nature into your home. Carefully selected driftwood pieces combined with the ceramic rock forms find where art & nature truly meet. These pieces are designed to be wall mounted but they can also be placed on a flat surface as a unique table centerpiece. The organic design of these pieces allow them to fit into small spaces while still creating an impact making them versatile for any home. There are only five pieces left in this series, priced at $125 each, they make a perfect gift for the climber, rock collector or nature lover in your life.
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I love getting and giving art as a gift, it’s always unique and very personal for the giver and receiver. Next best thing to getting actual artwork is a book about an artist and their work.
Art books are a great way to share an artist you love with your friends and family. They make the perfect gift and also help support the artists too.
My hardcover book ‘where art & nature meet’ can be ordered directly from my Blurb bookstore. This book chronicles all of my In the Field photoshoots from 2012 – 2015 and makes a unique gift for the art and nature lover in your life!
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This is it! These are the last four of the small size from my Nest Series, out of 100+ that I’ve made. I’m not making anymore, so this is it- your last chance to get one for yourself!
