We are in a new epoch (like the dinosaurs)
- Anthropocene -
it refers to the impact of humans on our natural world.
I realized that my art reflects that.
I have gathered a still life of found objects.
Some of it is natural.
Some of it is human detritus.
Pictured above:
chair spindles; birch bark; clam shell; dried seed pods; thread spool; beach stone; flash card; brass tray; bottle cap
All of these things will be used in my art at some point. They're things I have picked up in my natural world. Walking the dog, combing the beach, parking the car, rescued from the trash, gifted from a friend.
A modern nature walk.
A modern naturalist.
LOVE You are a naturalist, there's just more trash! Which you use so well. xox
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful collection! I'm looking forward to see how you use these items. I'm also known for collecting pieces I find to try to work into my art, even once going so far as to call myself (in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way) a "pick-up artist". However, my collection is more gathering dust than anything right now, though I'm slowly getting to my finds. I know you will create some beautiful pieces with these bits and wish you all the best!
ReplyDeletei love this beautiful and simple collection. Very inspiring!
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ReplyDeleteI find that now that I've begun crafting and photographing I see more of the world good and bad and I either pick up after it or document it.
Nice bits...especially those seed pods!
ReplyDeleteI love working with organic materials! These are beautiful <3
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