My gem sits off centre with the chain hanging beside it, in the manner some pocket watches were attached to a fob chain.
I enjoyed the freedom of my text. It was wide open to interpretation. Uncertainty causes me to lose valuable making time as I angst over the what, how and will it look good? questions. Once started, if I am unsure of the technique involved, I labour over each small step. Procrastination! Anyone else know what I mean??? The final piece is model two. Model one just didn’t ‘cut the mustard’ to use a yellow reference!
I have researched further into gorse. A link to our colonial European past. A noxious weed. I have a new respect for it. It is utilised in regeneration of areas, providing shelter to young native plants. Besides dye, I have discovered the flowers may be eaten and used to make wine, cordial and an essence to combat depression. A Wellington based artist Regan Gentry held an exhibition ‘Of Gorse Of Course’ in 2007. As the William Hodges artist in residence in Invercargill, he explored the artistic possibilities of gorse. Seemingly he produced gorse wine, perfume, toilet paper and a picket fence.
Fun! That yellow acrylic has inspired me after all!
