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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Shrine of reflection

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.
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).

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.

Barry Smith © Shrine of reflection - detail
Like all my personal shrines this one has an offering or incense bowl.

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.
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12 comments:

  1. CarolFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What a beautiful and disparate collection of elements you have combined to make an item to be treasured!

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  2. ArtPropelledFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Just perfect!

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  3. BarryFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    C & 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

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  4. GabriellaFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Great work, B! I love how you brought this all together!

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  5. Noela MillsFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Looking good - love the combination of elements xoxox

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  6. brandiFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    ~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~

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  7. Tammie LeeFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    gorgeous piece mister B! Simply magical.

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  8. Mieke van SambeeckFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    just beautifull, another masterpiece!

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  9. BarryFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    TT, 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

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  10. Kim SchoenbergerFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Truely devine B!

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  11. BarryFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I 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

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  12. Suzi SmithFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    This 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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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.