I have an idea for a project... it's just not ready to be... born. It's a combination of a phoenix/sculpture/assemblage/with a light/lamp thing, and a desire I've been having to burn things. We have a chiminea in our yard, and I like the smell of woodsmoke. The best is throwing in dried trimmings from our bay laurel- it's like outdoor incense.
The idea is to take a birdcage- I haven't decided on metal or bamboo- and burn something in it. This will either char the metal or burn through the bamboo. I'll scatter some red/orange/yellow feathers on the bottom of the cage, and voila! The implied phoenix has burned itself out and is on to reinvent itself. This is a direct representation of quitting the grey cubicle job and going to being a full time artist. I want to convey a sense of freedom, and having the door open would do that nicely. But the point is that the bird burned out- it didn't fly out. If I use a bamboo cage, the fire will burn through the top, and leave a hole. That's what I'll do. :-)
At first I was thinking of using a regular sized cage, then I was faced with "where do I put it?" I figure I'll do a smaller one- I should be able to find many a size of birdcage, as they're so often used for decor. eBay, here I come!
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Did you finish this project? How'd it turn out?
I'm currently taking a mixed media class focusing on assemblage and collage and feeling very uninspired.
My father acquired a vintage suitase that still had postage stickers from the 1930's .. it was such a beautiful item-- full of personality and the spirit of a time past. I sooo wanted to incorporate it into a project, but alas..he thought he could get dough for it as is on ebay.
*sigh*
Now I'm stuck rummaging through junk for inspiration.
I'd love to see your birdcage project if it's complete.
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