Sunday, March 20, 2011

Finally Finished

I have been working out this project, at least in my mind, since this past holiday season.  I received a Configurations box at that time, so I slowly started to collect small objects to fill my first assemblage piece.  This weekend I went to an amazing estate sale and hit the jackpot.  I could hardly wait to finally start putting things together when I got home with a wonderful bag of vintage goodness.   



My favorite area of the piece is the one with the roller skate.  This was a score from my recent shopping trip.  The photo was chosen because I dreamed of being a ballerina in my early childhood. 



Another extra special spot on my piece is the mailbox.  I actually purchased this off of ebay after seeing one from one in the art of one of my swapping pals.  I have a love of snail mail and all things postal, so this little area is a nod to that.  I even created some mini mail for my mailbox, which cannot be seen, but I know it is there. 



Another highlight for me from this collection is the metal mini dice.  I have no idea what they were supposed to be for, but I love them.  Other odd objects I used:  old car fuses, game pieces, hardware, scrabble tiles that I had previously altered, vintage toys, broken jewelry watch parts, keys, light bulbs, notions...the list goes on and on!  It is definitely something you need to look at for a moment to take it all in. 

Yes, I probably could have edited a bit, but that is a skill I just have not mastered yet.  Even if it is busy, I am happy with the result. There are many things in here that hold special meaning only to me and it was a joy to create. 

17 comments:

  1. Oh WOW WOW WOW!!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!!!

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  2. Oh Wow that is awesome. I love it Now I am gonna have to give it a try

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  3. Lovely. To me, it is important that the box has some meaning to you so it will stay special.

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  4. Very nice! I like the boxes that have items important to the maker not just using all generic Tim stuff.

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  5. I love it. It's got me thinking of going through my kids' rooms to find little toys and game things.... :D

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  6. Great job on the box! You've included so many special things. A beautiful piece of art.
    Cindy

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  7. Fabulous job! And the fact it was a joy to create makes it all the more special.

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  8. I bought a configuration box a few months ago and I haven't gotten up the courage to experiment with it yet. I think you've give me a few ideas though! Awesome work!

    Flutterflies22- Swap-bot

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  9. Rhea, What an amazing piece of ART this is!! I LOVE all the mini pieces you have collected!! *Hugs*

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  10. Wow! It looks gorgeous! I checked some of your older posts and you're really creative! I would never come up with ideas like that. I'm your newest follower!

    Tanja (tanchyka - swapbot)

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  11. god, why was I not following this blog before?!?!
    Xx,
    A

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  12. Very pretty.

    It's interesting how everyone working in collage/assemblage is echoing the work of Joseph Cornell, either consciously or unconsciously. Visiting the Cornell study center at the National Museum of American Art was an eye opening experience, even though I had loved his work for years.

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  13. So wonderful! I just got a configeration box to do and I can't wait to start it this summer. Your's is a fantastic inspiration!

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