Fiona and I have had a few planning sessions for 2013 - we use these to work out what work-work we might do; what maintenance and development needs to be done in the garden and on the house; and what opportunities we might follow up regarding our art. One of the things I would like to do this year is to use my leaf forms as a vehicle to promote a little more peace consciousness. This will not bring about world peace but in small ways it would just be good to get a few more ripples out there.
Other ways I can use my art to contribute to the peace movement might include: celebrating International Day of Peace again on 21 September; being part of Flags for Peace if it goes ahead again this year; and maybe creating a peace tree with leaves contributed by folk from different parts of the globe.
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Peace Leaves production has already started and several of them have made their way into the world. Over the weekend I managed to make four more. One has made its way into
my shop; and another as a farewell gift to our local baker who are closing up shop and leaving town after serving us well for many years. A few photos of the four
Peace Leaves are below.
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Peace in flame stain |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - A quartet of Peace Leaves before polishing |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Peace Leaf - before polishing with fire stain |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - A polished quartet of Peace Leaves - photographed in low light |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Seek Peace - Peace Leaf - photographed in low light |
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Peace Leaves were all made from the edges of a single rectangular middle sized silver-plated EPNS tray. Most trays I recycle are oval and therefore have very curved ends and I only tend to get two offcuts from the sides suitable for making leaf forms.
Regarding the peace tree - it was an idea SZQ and I have been sharing and working on over the last year; and we will do something about it when the time is right.
~the thought of a peace tree is wonderful...gathering bits from artists to create a deeply rooted piece for peace...if ever it comes to be i would love to contribute a piece...keep us posted...and as for your leaves....delicate and beautifully done...warm wishes and brightest of blessings~
ReplyDeleteI like making plans... the ones you've shared sound great, especially the peace treee. Look forward to hearing more. Have a great (and peaceful) week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful leaves! I hope the Peace Tree will extend its branches all over this year, it's an inspiring idea.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ... Fantastic compositions, I really like these sheets messengers of peace. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteB, VA & E - I'm encouraged by your comment regarding the Peace Tree - and that you could contribute. I think I will launch a new blog for it in the next couple of weeks so that folk can have plenty of time to create a litter of Peace Leaves. I will keep you posted. Go well and may we share peace in small but regular ways. B
ReplyDeletelovely to consider peace
ReplyDeletealso to see your beautiful metal pieces, the first photo looks like a wonderful painting ~
TL - I must admit I have a new camera for taking shots of smaller works - better anti shake bailies and deals with low light better so it allows me to take better macros of some pieces. I also loved that first shot. Go well. B
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