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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Detail of Steampunk influenced Gears in Flight |
Fiona and I are off to an early Christmas dinner with some fellow artists; and of course it is one of those bring a handmade Christmas gift affairs - for a lucky dip gift exchange. So down into the garage-studio to whip up a couple of small assemblages - one influenced by my Light Catchers and another influenced by Steampunk.
The small light catcher influenced piece is about 8-9cm high, 8-9cm long and 5cm wide. It is made from discarded heavy brass plate (.5cm thick), weights from an old clock, brass pipe and fitting and crystal from an old scent bottle. The piece has a quiet classic balanced look about it.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Light Beacon |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Light Beacon |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Light Beacon |
The Steampunk influenced piece is made from discarded brass plate, clock and pocket watch parts, leg off a silver-plated tray and section of discarded and slightly mangled copper pipe. It has a lot of motion about it - looks like the gears are about to take off - the big gear can be rotated. This piece is about 15-18cm long, 10-12cm high and 6cm wide.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Gears in Flight |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Gears in Flight |
I think the Steampunk piece is more playful and will make a suitable quirky Christmas present.
Gosh, Barry, these are fabulous gifts! Very different, equally inventive and delightful! I hope you and Fiona enjoyed your party.
ReplyDeleteHi C - glad you liked them Sometimes these smaller pieces are more fun. B
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