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Friday, November 16, 2012

A love of leaves - including leaf Spiral Post

Over the last few weeks we have had some dry and strong winds that have resulted in quite a lot of leaf litter. On our morning walks Fiona and I pick up objects that catch the eye. With Fiona it is usually feathers; and for me it is an elegant leaves or a leaf with interesting markings.

I photographed a few of 'the collected' on a white ceramic platter.

©2012 Barry Smith - Perforated 
©2012 Barry Smith - Elegant slim eucalyptus leaf
©2012 Barry Smith - Autumn tones in Spring
©2012 Barry Smith - Carved by a catepillar 1
©2012 Barry Smith - Carved by a caterpillar 2
©2012 Barry Smith - Beautiful edge
©2012 - A litter of leaves on ceramic platter
And yesterday I got to finish the Spiral Post whilst Fiona and Muna went to pick up our art pieces from the Secrets exhibition; and they also went for a wander in the town.

©2012 Barry Smith - Spiral Post with rusted plate iron base - view 1
©2012 Barry Smith - Spiral Post with rusted plate iron base - view 2
All I need to do now is write a few words for Ken on the piece; and arrange for it to be transported to the COMA exhibition which starts when Fiona and I are in New Zealand.


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7 comments:

  1. LeoviNovember 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Wonderful photos, I love the delicacy you've accomplished in capturing those leaves. Also lovely post with spiral leaves.

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  2. ValeriannaNovember 17, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Love the first leaf!! The post is great, words for a piece are sometimes an interesting challenge, at least for me.

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  3. Kim SchoenbergerNovember 17, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I wonder what it is about picking up a fallen leaf, B? I picked a leaf up in the car park yesterday and brought it home with me :-) the colour was awesome, I think it was from a Mango tree.

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  4. Gaby Bee November 17, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful leaf photos, Barry. I love the autumn colors and I have been thinking to use some weather worn leaves in my creations.

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  5. BarryNovember 18, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Hi L. VA, K & GB - thanks for enjoying the leaves with me. L - the decaying leaves are delicate and bring their own delicate nature to the photos. VA - I agree names and words for pieces can be hard - often they are so inadequate to express the meaning and nature of the piece. K - leaf offerings are so rich and yet are free. GB - be interested to see how you use them in your work. All - go well. B

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  6. Velma BolyardNovember 18, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    these leaves are reminders of how exquisite each one is...good to be mindful of this, if it's possible to, that is.

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  7. Luthien ThyeNovember 28, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    how marvellous is nature's artwork ... even in their decayed and aging form. B, your sculpture looks magnificent gleaming in the sunlight!

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