Ready for the Show

My drawing table is cluttered with bolts, JB Weld goo and clamps. This year for the annual multi media show at the Girdwood Center for Visual Arts I wanted a TRUE multi media piece.

Ideas swim around pretty readily in my head, it's the execution that gets me stuck. The yearly 'Earth, Fire and Fiber' show at the museum always makes my jaw drop in awe. So many different materials put together into amazing creations! I stand there and think HOW???

The True Value Hardware store as seen a lot of me lately. Mainly because I hadn't a clue what I was doing. I would wander the aisles and walk to the check out with a confident stance. "It's an art project." I would answer brightly when the clerk would raise an eye brow. Then standing in front of my drawing table I felt ridiculous. I have never 'practiced' putting something together as much as I did this piece. And then to actually screw in the 'machine' into the painting. YIKES! Wine, I need wine. Wait, are you crazy! And blur your already non existent comprehension of this finishing process. I was wearing myself out.

Whew, it's done and I need a nap. I am pretty proud of myself. I really jumped outside my box and I learned a lot. You could practically smell the smoke of new synapses being made. Who will want to buy this quirky Brit on his home made bike like creation? I don't know but I had to make him. The reception is Saturday from 6-8 at the Girdwood Gallery. Come by and see it and other great works of art. Chair 5 provides our snacks and they are delicious.

Now,if you'll excuse me, my blanket is waiting.