time coded
minted
5/19/22
edition
1/1
platform
mainfold
paced around _ triple though
while quadruple hopped
life seasons on screen
show in color _ fused to seams
old memories always new
cut _ glued and stuck with you
collector
tomato
While making other pieces I began collecting photos that struck memories. A collage appeared in my mind and since most everything in my career has revolved around screens and color bars, it all came together. To start I sanded down a 10×10 wood canvas. The cat helped pick out colors to mix and I crafted fluffy TV controls.
I worked on it off and on for a couple of weeks – working out photo placement and story timeline. I knew wanted to use fabric that I’d dyed without destroying the feel and look of the actual fabric. [Fun fact: it can be touched.]
Soon after getting started a local art show shared that they were looking for colorful artwork around movement. I fought myself for a while [insert 28 reasons here] and ended up paying the fee to submit two pieces. After waiting an extended period of time to hear back – I was rejected. No other word to use. That’s how I felt. I bet my daily reflected it too.
Both pieces were colorful, involved growth/movement, but…
“…I’d encourage you to take a look at the exhibitions once they go up. I think it will help get a good grasp on what the city may be looking for.”
Thoughts swam. I beat myself up. And then came to the conclusion that my style doesn’t need to fit “what the city may be looking for” – no matter how nice the rest of the letdown email may have been written.
Since then, this piece has sat on a shelf waiting for me to be ready to share it.
tiny hand-stitched Tetris, my husband’s chemotherapy, film development prices, handmade playback controls