I love the NZ Art Guild challenges and I really appreciate the time the guild puts into running them. Recently they have changed the way the challenges run, and this is the first one under the new guidelines. The quick version is; they provided a photo reference as a starting point and guild members are free to interpret it any way they choose.
The original photo is of a huge city building, all glass, with amazing reflections. I was interested in how unwelcoming the main building appeared; the door seemed small compared with the building itself, and in the photo is almost out of view. It reminded me that, in much the same way, many of us protect our hearts…hence the doors, lock and single, incomplete, key.
This is 23x30cm, mixed media. Digitally altered photo, collage, rubber stamping, ink.
One of the reasons I tackled the challenge this way, instead of painting the building, is that I wanted to “make it my own”. Over at the Crusades, Michelle has been blogging about making our art our own. Michelle talks about taking something and adding your own twist – making the artist’s hand visible. I hope that is what I have achieved with this piece. Thanks, as always, for the challenge and the inspiration Michelle.
Cath, this is a cool piece – I love the doors and the quote. A perfect addition to make this magnificent piece of architecture yours !
Nice job, Crusader !
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Hi Cath,
WOW! I love this one. The architecture is my favorite part. All the intricate detail and complexity. Nice work!!
–Jane
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I love it! Just beautiful aesthetically, and it conveys the idea perfectly.
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Cath – I love how you explained this piece, and gave it many doors to enter, and made reference to a locked heart. So many treasures within the heart, and possibly within the building, if we only dare to enter in. Thanks for sharing.
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Completely original and well executed piece!
This one really gave you opportunity to express your very own creativity,,,,and it’s so fine!
I also love the stiching in your previous post,,,always refreshing to come here!
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Hey, this is a good treatment. The theme behind it (well, in front of it) is the best part!
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I thnk it is always so interesting to learn what inspired a piece of art, and how the artist took that inspiration and made it their own. This is a perfect example for the crusade! I really love the text you used. It suggests a long, sad, story behind the image.
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Hey Cath – I see this won the Winner:Most Creative award. Go you! Awesome.
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Nicely done, you have definately made it your own, great job!
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Cath – this is really really a very moving piece. WOW! I love how you made it your own in such a unique way.
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Love you art and love your art quilts. You have so many different and interesting art to look at. Love it all. Thanks for visiting my blog!
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