I have completed a circular Personal Shrine. I was asked to make it with a moon and stars theme to it.
My Personal Shrines differ from the
Travellers' Shrines in that the former are used to create a personal and sacred or quiet space in a home; whereas the Travellers's Shrines are able to be taken on journeys. The shrine is about 32cm in diameter and the shelf about 10cm wide.
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Moon and stars personal shrine |
This shrine started its life as: a couple of large serving trays; the lid of a food bowl; cogs from old clock; large brass and copper tacks; and a scrap of 10mm thick marine ply.
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Large trays - ready for further cutting for the shrine |
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Choosing and placing the pieces |
These all come together in a shiny way to form the shrine.
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - All nailed together |
Of course as a shrine it also gets an offering bowl and an inspiration leaf (peace).
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| ©2013 Barry Smith - Bowl and leaf on the shrine shelf |
This Personal Shrine is now ready for a new home; and to create a sacred-quiet space.
B - lovely piece, certainly buffed up nice and shiny. K
ReplyDeleteTruly original and creative these compositions, I really like the leaves!
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