Intrigue in Wall Art

May 4, 2015

Karen Brueggemann shield wallFirst of all, thank you all for sending such kind notes and such encouragement. I am so touched that so many of you would take time out to let me know your thoughts and to be so supportive. I apologize I couldn’t respond to every one–it was kind of overwhelming–but my very able assistant has tried to help me get to the most specific ones, as well as answer any questions you might have had. I’m so lucky to have such an enthusiastic and appreciative readership. I endeavor to continue to earn this from you as well.

We’ll see if more rarity in the postings will make them all the more valuable and widely read.  As a couple of people pointed out, this will lighten their daily reading load, so maybe we can all catch up on a few things. I’m not sure if I can do themes or not, but let’s start with a lovely wall piece that I have been wanting to share for a while.

This intriguing piece was created by Karen Brueggemann. Intriguing is what primarily comes to mind because there is just so much to look at. The textures, graduated colors, and the neatly, yet varying, lines and repetition. It has a very painterly feel with a sculptural application. I thought this was a brooch or pendant when I first saw it, and then read that it was a wall piece. I couldn’t find any size information, but I am thinking it is not very large. And, couldn’t it just be a wonderful pin? The thing is, most of her jewelry doesn’t look like this, but the personal expression and sense of aesthetic and intention is exceedingly strong. My guess is, she found freedom in creating a wall piece that is quite different from creating jewelry. In jewelry we have to consider how it will be worn, hung or attached, as well as consider aspects of durability. With wall art, all it has to do is hang on a wall. That could be quite a freeing experience.

You can see what I mean about her work by heading over to her Pinterest board. All of her work is lovely, but I think her wall pieces just shine with intensity and, yes, a bit of intrigue that keeps you looking, trying to take it all in.

 

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A Wall Collective

July 29, 2014

I think a lot of clayers may avoid trying wall art because working on a larger scale may be imposing. But most wall art in polymer is smaller parts put together. We saw that yesterday. Today, we have an even more specific example of it.

This is a collective work of multiple polymer tiles by Dan Friedlander. As you can see, the whole installation is a series of smaller tiles arranged as a larger piece. Although, at about 6″ square, the tiles are larger than most of us work with to create jewelry. However, think of each tile the same way you consider each bead or element you put together when you create a necklace, and you are using the same approach needed in order to construct a wall sculpture like this.

From this perspective, does creating wall art seem imposing at all?

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Dan’s work is all about texture and contrast. His pieces involve tiles or components that would ideally work as a collective as they show off the subtle difference in their compiled forms, which is the basis for his textures. It’s rather hard to describe, but it’s much easier to see and experience.  Take a quick jaunt over to his website to see what I mean. On his Shows page, take a look at the large porcelain installation “Isotope Breakfast” for a rare look at his integration of color. This is another great example of gathering individual components  in order to create wonderful wall art. 

 

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Intrigue in Wall Art

May 4, 2015
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Karen Brueggemann shield wallFirst of all, thank you all for sending such kind notes and such encouragement. I am so touched that so many of you would take time out to let me know your thoughts and to be so supportive. I apologize I couldn’t respond to every one–it was kind of overwhelming–but my very able assistant has tried to help me get to the most specific ones, as well as answer any questions you might have had. I’m so lucky to have such an enthusiastic and appreciative readership. I endeavor to continue to earn this from you as well.

We’ll see if more rarity in the postings will make them all the more valuable and widely read.  As a couple of people pointed out, this will lighten their daily reading load, so maybe we can all catch up on a few things. I’m not sure if I can do themes or not, but let’s start with a lovely wall piece that I have been wanting to share for a while.

This intriguing piece was created by Karen Brueggemann. Intriguing is what primarily comes to mind because there is just so much to look at. The textures, graduated colors, and the neatly, yet varying, lines and repetition. It has a very painterly feel with a sculptural application. I thought this was a brooch or pendant when I first saw it, and then read that it was a wall piece. I couldn’t find any size information, but I am thinking it is not very large. And, couldn’t it just be a wonderful pin? The thing is, most of her jewelry doesn’t look like this, but the personal expression and sense of aesthetic and intention is exceedingly strong. My guess is, she found freedom in creating a wall piece that is quite different from creating jewelry. In jewelry we have to consider how it will be worn, hung or attached, as well as consider aspects of durability. With wall art, all it has to do is hang on a wall. That could be quite a freeing experience.

You can see what I mean about her work by heading over to her Pinterest board. All of her work is lovely, but I think her wall pieces just shine with intensity and, yes, a bit of intrigue that keeps you looking, trying to take it all in.

 

If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or an issue of The Polymer Arts magazine, as well as by supporting our advertising partners.

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A Wall Collective

July 29, 2014
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I think a lot of clayers may avoid trying wall art because working on a larger scale may be imposing. But most wall art in polymer is smaller parts put together. We saw that yesterday. Today, we have an even more specific example of it.

This is a collective work of multiple polymer tiles by Dan Friedlander. As you can see, the whole installation is a series of smaller tiles arranged as a larger piece. Although, at about 6″ square, the tiles are larger than most of us work with to create jewelry. However, think of each tile the same way you consider each bead or element you put together when you create a necklace, and you are using the same approach needed in order to construct a wall sculpture like this.

From this perspective, does creating wall art seem imposing at all?

thumb(11)

Dan’s work is all about texture and contrast. His pieces involve tiles or components that would ideally work as a collective as they show off the subtle difference in their compiled forms, which is the basis for his textures. It’s rather hard to describe, but it’s much easier to see and experience.  Take a quick jaunt over to his website to see what I mean. On his Shows page, take a look at the large porcelain installation “Isotope Breakfast” for a rare look at his integration of color. This is another great example of gathering individual components  in order to create wonderful wall art. 

 

If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.

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