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Friday, October 10, 2014

A little reflected beauty at the end of the day

©2014 Barry Smith  - Shiny and reflective micro Starburst Bowl (25mm in diameter)
This Friday has been an art and people kind of day. It has included visiting a couple of open studios of artist friends; meeting about and reworking technical drawings for one of the large a art-feature panels for our local store; recycling a bit of metal for another friend; and doing a wee bit of hammering.

Given the short amount of time I decided to work on more of my small Starburst Bowls for my planned 'installation' of many such bowls.

As usual the work starts with scraps - in this instance the bases off metal wine and liquor 'glasses'.

©2014 Barry Smith - Bases on the annealing pit.
Goes through a few cycles of hammering.

©2014 Barry Smith - Two lots of hammering - more annealing and hammering to go.
And ends up with polishing.

©2014 Barry Smith - Micro Starburst Bowl in setting sun - lots of hammer texture 
©2014 Barry Smith - Shiny cluster of small Starburst Bowls reflecting the afternoon sun
©2014 Barry Smith - Shiny cluster of small Starburst Bowls reflecting the afternoon sun
I only managed to finish half of what I started; but my total completed stash has grown to just under 20 now. We have a visitor coming to share bubbles and pizza so I must away.
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6 comments:

  1. rumaOctober 10, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Hello, Barry.

    Depth and brilliance of the work. Warmth of the handmade has been embraced therein.

    Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma❃

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  2. Anvil ArtifactsOctober 10, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    Always a treat to see your process. The last two photos are pure eye candy. Gorgeous!

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  3. ValeriannaOctober 11, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Micro bowls in afternoon sun... stunning!!

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  4. CarolOctober 12, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Your photography of these bowls is stunning! From start to finish each one seems to be a tiny Barry miracle.

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  5. mairedoddOctober 15, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    your bowls enthrall me - and the bouncing of light off of the incredible texture is mesmerizing. beautiful as bowls, and as photographs. would be neat to see them underwater bouncing light around.

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  6. BarryOctober 15, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Ruma, AA, VA, C & MJ - sorry for the delay in responding to your most welcome and supportive comments. Ruma - the mark of the maker adds an extra something to pieces of art I think. AA - love the eye candy comment - the afternoon sun is great for picking up the shine and hammer marks. VA - cool silver given the warm light by the sun. C - thanks - not miracles but good to see and enjoy the transition. MJ - the thought of light and the play of water on the reflection from the bowls is a great visual image - I'm afraid my shots are usually rushed at the end of the day - I'm lucky that the iPhone and light are forgiving. All - go well and create well. B

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