One of our local coffee shops, the cooperative Up-Front Club, is hosting an art competition-exhibition titled The Essence of Coffee. They have called for works from both 2 and 3D artists.
I have decided to enter a couple of assemblage coffee mugs that have a little Steampunk influence since that is one of the series I'm working on at the moment. Both mugs are made from recycled 'found objects'.
The mug below is titled
Some Like it Hot. It is made from: the tank of a handheld spirit blowtorch made in Sweden; copper tip of a old soldering iron; a length of copper pipe; and a couple of brass nuts off an old lamp.
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Some Like it Hot - coffee mug |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Some Like it Hot - coffee mug |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Some Like it Hot - coffee mug |
Time for Coffee is made from: the tank of a garden sprayer; gears from clocks; a cut down tube repair clamp; copper rivets; and the body of a fob watch.
Time for Coffee suggests it doesn't matter how pressured we are we can make time for coffee.
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Time for Coffee - coffee mug |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Time for Coffee - coffee mug |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Time for Coffee - coffee mug |
Both pieces are quirky fun pieces - they are not really functional given their history - but would make great talking points or somewhere quirky and artistic to keep pens tidy on one's desk.
And if you have't already already caught up with it yet I'm having a 600th post celebration giveaway. Check it out
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These are great, Barry, especially love the second one - it could be used, however, as a sleeve for another cup to go inside, no? Like one of those insulating sleeves? Now that would make an on the go cup quite extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteThat's extraordinary Barry...great work.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC ...
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see them ...
K
You are a genius Barry. These are certainly quirky. Great for holding pencils etc!
ReplyDeleteBarry, you are amazing. As I looked at the first I thought "Brilliant!" but then when I saw the second, well, I think I'll be smiling for the rest of the day. Robyn is right, genius is the word. Genius with such a sense of humour.
ReplyDeleteBarry, your steampunk mugs are terrific! Love especially the second one with the gears ... the handle is a real eyecatcher!
ReplyDeleteGaby xo
VA, JM, K, R, C GB - thanks for checking out the mugs - and I'm overwhelmed by positive feedback. VA - I like you sleeve idea - would it not be cool to use it in public? JM - thanks - hope you get the chance to check the exhibition out. K - thanks - and I look forward to seeing how they were displayed. R - too generous - but quirky and fund - fun to have on the desk in a public space? C - looks like the second one is getting most votes - be interesting to see whast the public's reaction is. GB - thanks for checking these out - the handle and the pressure on the timepiece made me smile. All go well. B
ReplyDeleteMy fave is the first mug B, reflects strength in simplicity. Been off the grid for a bit with other social media activity as you would have seen - must go check out your 6ooth 'BIG congrats' what a mammoth milestone!!! K
ReplyDeleteO..M..G B!!!! I think i'm about to pass out! those are the most handsome looking mugs i've ever set my eyes upon!!! i'm really going to pass out ...
ReplyDelete~once more you have wandered down an interestingly delightful journey with your art...both piece are fitting to the theme...i am amazed at how you look a bits and pieces and weave them into fine pieces of art...beautifully done! much love light and blessings~
ReplyDelete...and 600 posts...my where does time go???...