Some time ago I posted on the
Shrine of Reflection as a work in progress. It is now ready for the Studio 4 Gallery exhibition.
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| Barry Smith © Shrine of reflection - detail |
As you can see from the photo above the centre piece of this personal shrine is a crystal with the word
reflection under it (calligraphy courtesy of Fiona).
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| Barry Smith © Shrine of reflection - detail |
The crystal (recycled from a quality vintage chandelier) creates multiple fragments of the word, yet also draws it all to central point - a little like reflection and meditation does.
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| Barry Smith © Shrine of reflection - detail |
Like all my personal shrines this one has an offering or incense bowl.
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| Barry Smith © Shrine of reflection |
The shrine is made from: vintage crystal; a tooled leather cover that had become detached from a photo album; silver plate as the ledge from an old cake silver plated tray; the detailed silver decoration from an old fruit bowl; and the offering bowl and leaf beaten from the same silver plated cake tray. The shrine is about 250-300mm high and 200mm wide.
What a beautiful and disparate collection of elements you have combined to make an item to be treasured!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect!
ReplyDeleteC & R - glad you liked it - it is a pretty stylish piece - - will have d-rings on the back so can be hung on the wall. B
ReplyDeleteGreat work, B! I love how you brought this all together!
ReplyDeleteLooking good - love the combination of elements xoxox
ReplyDelete~good morning my friend...once more you have weaved and created a piece of magic with the mind of yours...each pieces blends beautifully with the other...i love the contrast of the deep dark brown against the silver...a stunning reflective piece and a gorgeous shrine to behold...much love light and blessings be with you and yours~
ReplyDeletegorgeous piece mister B! Simply magical.
ReplyDeletejust beautifull, another masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteTT, FW and T - It is always pleasing when the bits gel into a cohesive whole. I agree the crystal and silver pull together and contrast so well with the worn book - old, new, clear - bit like life. Cheers, B
ReplyDeleteTruely devine B!
ReplyDeleteI think this one is off to a one week exhibition at our local library tomorrow. Almost forgot that I need to set that up. B
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely B.... not been around for a while but lovely to call in in & see so many gorgeous pieces of your creation... much love xx
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