Post-Ironman is proving to be a little offsetting, finding that new balance, that new normal, sans copious amounts of exercise. But I have been into the studio, first completing my “thank you” to my Super Coach.
Shrine to Super Coach
Materials include – alarm clock casing, clock stand (not from the same clock!), superman figurine, metal disks, aluminium tape, acrylic paint.
Super Coach - detail
The internal discs read: (bottom)SWIM, BIKE, RUN, (hanging-front)C O L I N, (hanging-back)2 0 0 9. I think he liked it. I tried not to make it TOO weird at least!
I’m also using up some of the metal “tiles” I purchased on ebay many moons ago. Initially a bargain that got wiped out by customs/duty charges. There is a special place in hell for Duty/Tariffs people. What happened to NAFTA fergordsakes?!?
WIP - Shrine
In this photo (above) the metal part is just sitting in front of the internal part. Far from done, but I like seeing other’s works in progress, so thought you might enjoy following the process on this one!
Work in Progress - detail
Good ol’ crackle paste in play! I made the mistake of not putting a layer of molding paste underneath (ran out, gotta remedy THAT!) and so the crackle paste is fally-outty (Technical Term). Dang it! But ya gotta make lemonade out of lemons hence the circle of text/lens bit.
PROPOSAL : CUSTOM ASSEMBLAGE FOR YOU
I’ve been asked a few times to do assemblage commissions, essentially being gifted with a box full of stuff and create something out of the flotsam/jetsom. LOVE this idea but I’m feeling a bit gun shy about accepting money to do this not knowing if I’d be able to create something worthy. Which got me thinking … what about some test trials? So here’s where YOU come in…
I’m offering to create something out of YOUR box of stuff … gratis (read: FREE) … with the following provisos:
- You send me your box at your cost.
- You can give me a hint at what you’d like to see (hanging, 3D etc) but won’t hold me to it (read: I get free rein)
- I get to photograph, document the process. Or not.
- I keep anything not used.
- There is no time restrain.
I will return your finished assemblage to you at my cost.
Interested? You can either comment below or email me at: jen AT jenworden.com
I hope to hear from you soon!
Jen,
Is the offer still good? I may be too late. Was in the hospital for a short time and not checking in as much as I used to. Email me back if it is still a valid offer…if not, I totally understand. I would love to send you a few things. Maybe just a small group of stuff, who knows…you don’t need much to be as creative as you are, that’s for sure!
Teri, I emailed you!
you are wonderfully alive and I am wowed
I am claiming a new yoga regimen
and you do so inspire
I would love to send you some of my collectibles:
shelf fungi,
rusty bottle caps,
stripey rocks from Lake Champlain
holey stones from the same
mica,
junk drawer paraphernalia,
and various seed pods and such,
the list is endless
and collecting dust
as I am now wanting only to do
yoga
for awhile
if you find this somewhat/moderately interesting
please let me know…
thank you for inspiring me
xox – eb.
Sent you an email eb. Hopefully you received it!
Jen ~
I would love to put this challenge to the test !
Paula, I’d love to create something from your stuff. Send away! If you need an address just holler. (jen AT jenworden.com)
What a great gift for your coach. And such a cool idea about the custom assemblage too.
Thanks Seth. I hope Colin agrees!
Re: custom assemblage I’m looking forward to the challenge!
Hi Jen
I would love to take you up on this!
Tina, if you need an address, send me an email to jen AT jenworden.com
I look forward to your box o’goodies!
YAY
gorgeous creation !!
Thanks very much Marie-Aimee!
Sounds intriguing! Would love to take up your offer! What’s the deadline for sending you the box of stuff?
Carla, no time limit – can hardly ask for one given I won’t give myself one.