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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Buried Treasure

Seth at the altered page has put forth a pretty cool challenge. To dig through your blog and pull out one (or more) "treasured posts."

I re-took photographs of this piece. In the original post it was just much too small. I also didn't really go into much explanation about it - other than the materials used and the process.

This particular piece is called "Solace." The text at the top is Norwegian: "Hvor skal jeg trosten fange?" I chose the text after the assemblage was done and I chose it randomly - but upon translation it was really profound (to my thinking).

it is translated: "Where shall I find solace?"


The photograph is a cabinet card of my husband's ancestors in Denmark.
I have altered it to show both the comfort and the loneliness of marriage.

The lace, the velvet ribbon, the beeswax coating, the lavender, the buttons on the suit, the hinge .... they all symbolize things in marriage I can't quite put my finger on to be able to explain it better .... but the words "Where shall I find solace?" combined with the aged faces speak volumes to me and give me hope and trust and joy for today and for tomorrow.


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24 comments:

  1. Nettie EdwardsJuly 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Kimmie, this is a very touching and heartfelt piece. what I love most about it is that you have made it possible for them to once more reach out and touch each other, rather than be separate forever. That is very, very special x

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  2. ~*~Magpie's NestJuly 16, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Fabulous post Kimmie, absolutely nothing random about any of it I'd say :)

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  3. UnknownJuly 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I hadn't seen that, Lumi. I guess the articulated arms would make it possible to grab hold of each other :) That's sweet.

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  4. christinaJuly 16, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    How beautiful! Yes, hope and trust...
    I feel your words.

    And thank you for the lovely act card. You are truly talented, my friend.
    xo

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  5. ElizabethJuly 16, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I love how their elbows aren't touching -- and your commentary about marriage is brilliant.

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  6. Catharina MariaJuly 17, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    This is great art !
    Hope and trust are good words .
    xox Rini

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  7. shayndelJuly 17, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    Wonderful how you put so much in this piece. Truly a treasure.

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  8. John M. MoraJuly 17, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    quite precious - like your summer blog rules too

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  9. Terri KahrsJuly 17, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Kimmie, you've captured the theme of marriage perfectly. Sometimes you stand together, yet apart. Yet, you depend on each other - each life hinges on the other. Brilliant and insightful piece. Kudos! I'm SO happy that you reposted this piece! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  10. ELKJuly 17, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    the details on this piece are exquisite!

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  11. Kelly Jeanette SwiftJuly 17, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Such a lovely piece. Thanks for reposting it.

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  12. laurelJuly 17, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Wonderful piece! Love all the thought and meaning you put into it and it makes for wonderful textures and elements.

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  13. Gaby Bee July 18, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    This piece is absolutely amazing. Love all the little details. Thanks for reposting it!

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  14. RosieJuly 18, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    I love this piece Kimmie - not just because it's beautiful to look at, but because of the meaning you've given it. As somebody lucky enough to be in a long marriage with the love of my life, I understand it.

    AND I wish I could take a leaf out of your blog rules and not get so wound up about HAVING to put something on mine ....
    Love
    Rosie XX

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  15. Mary S. HuntJuly 18, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    interesting and cleverly introspective piece..has me wanting to see more of this blog
    thanks to seth...i now have another creative soul to keep track of!
    nice to meet you

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  16. Linda VincentJuly 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    What a precious piece of artwork; so much thought has gone into it. (Love your new photo as well!)
    Linda xo

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  17. Ginny GaskillJuly 19, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    First time visiting. I enjoyed your blog. Just got a box of oversized puzzle pieces. I am inspired.

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  18. SethJuly 20, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    So glad you particpated because it means I got to see this piece. It is really wonderful. Love the layered surface, the message, and the images you chose.

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  19. GiniJuly 20, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Beautiful words to go with a beautiful piece Kimmie! I'm (almost) speechless with the loveliness of your art and post this time!
    Isn't it strange at how many unconscious touches/symbolism can go into a piece and it's only later when you look at that you notice these things?
    Thank you for mentioning the altered page post, it's a fabulous treasure trove of crafting delights especially for me being so new at all this!
    I'm so glad I found you in blogland Kimmie
    Gini xx

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  20. debJuly 20, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    that's twice today art has made my hair stand on end, this is absolutely amazing work

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  21. A tired retired recluse @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/July 20, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Art becomes so personal yet so universal. A love re post, thanks for sharing.

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  22. A tired retired recluse @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/July 20, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Art becomes so personal yet so universal. A love re post, thanks for sharing.

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  23. HanneJuly 24, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    That is a really beautiful piece of art! Love it! Like the words also:)

    Hanne

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  24. 3rdEyeMuseJuly 25, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    this really is a gem of a treasure - thank you for digging it up for us to enjoy. :)

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