This mixed media assemblage was created for the Nickle Plate Arts Center in Noblesville, Indiana
with salvaged objects from the historic Judge Stone house.
The main body of the horse was created from screened windows and a wooden butler's tray. After
disassembling a screen from one of the window frames, I noticed that while holding the screen from
the middle of the two shorter sides it draped over to create a half barrel shape. That, along with the
excavated horse shoe from the grounds of the Stone house, inspired this horse assemblage.
The legs are crafted from the butler's tray and glass bottles.
The saddle is fashioned from wallpapers that once adorned the rooms of the house.
Pieces of wallpaper also embellish the horse's tail.
A vintage glass insulator adorns the horse's chest and a pasteurized milk and cream label became part of the bridle. A small pair of insulator parts and a marble create the eyes. Vintage spoons evoked a perfect pair of ears.
you've done it again.
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Beautiful piece of art Val.
Very nice! Glad I found your art. Best, kim
ReplyDeleteTruly inspirational - love how you have integrated all of the history into the assembage!
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