Creating collage art and working with all sorts of mixed media objects has allowed me to
nurture another love of mine, which is collecting.
Of course in pursuit of my artistic endeavors,
over the years, I have rummaged and scoured
through many a flea market, and antique store,
dollar bin and sales rack hoping to uncover
those unique treasures that make my heart
sing.
Items, I envision, to be part of an artwork
that might be exhibited or perhaps lucky
enough to be published. At the very least,
a piece to be displayed and cherished.
Making something from all these random
bits, seems a bit magical, leaving me to
wondering if I, the artist, am some sort
of cross between mad-scientist, and alchemist.
My studio is my laboratory, of sorts, as Ikeep all of my important what-not collections
prominently displayed, and within arms length,
ready for me to include in my work should
my creation require it.
How do you display your treasures?
8 comments:
I love old jewelry boxes, and vintage clothing boxes, but I also really like how you can see what you've got through the glass. Reminds me of the old candy store.
Studio as laboratory -- cool concept.
I display mine exactly the same way in some of the exact same apothecary jars! haha :D My favorite is my terrarium jar that I use for all my left over ribbon. I also use Mason Jars for all my (MANY) paint brushes.
WOW!! I love it- I love to amass things I might like to work with too, although some I've ended up selling...LOL. I have a bunch of canning jars saved to use for display, and I use all sorts of glass hars to store ribbons and buttons. SIGH. I wish I could see your studio- someday!!
Your display is very inspiring! I also like to have everything not far from hand and easy to grab... but my display isn't as fancy as yours (and I wish it was!).
I love all the apothecary jars. I display some of my treasures in old jars with glass lids and metal closures and an old tom's jar with a glass lid. Renea
I have stuff in jars like you but your studio is much more girly then mine is! and my jars are just big old food storage ones in all different sizes. I have a dream to one day have a more inspiration studio like yours...
LOL you will be able to see my WORKING studio in the next where women create.
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