Discovery - area of "found" materials creations

Explored a former dump site where artists have taken found objects to create artful structures and compositions.   Yes, the paints might not be a "found part," but many of the materials were "trashed" metal, old wood, and more.  Some mosaic work as well.   Right by the water, so added bonus. Art tucked here and there, on a rock or a discarded cement slab. Much more than showing here. 

Salmon Spawning

Lucky to see many salmon spawning in local creek. This pair above appear to be tending to a redd. May it result in lots of kids. 

Below, some working themselves up stream. What a lot of effort

Accessories Bag. Hand-me-down fabric

 

 

Used fabric on hand -- pattern fabric was from a dress my Mom made for herself many decades ago -- now it will serve it's place in her granddaughter's accessory bag. 

2026 Gingers

Family tradition continues-- jumbo ginger decorations. Fun time with the growing kids. Have saved an image from each year - see below. 

Making connections, appreciation

Fashioned  a "thank you" card, idea was to represent the studio that I had had the visit. Looked at this image the other day, and laughed as it reminded me of a sculpture from the 1940s that I recently came across -- have seen the sculpture several times before, and didn't connect it when I was making this -- makes me wonder. Was it also a series of rooms? No matter, just fun to use the mind and add some abstract. 

 

Pulling together stories

Taking some of the prior research, adding some new discoveries, weaving together stories in hope to highlight individuals who shared themselves -- art, ideas, encouragement of others -- and influenced a culture that remains.

 

Cheese ball turkey

Copied from a recipe, people enjoyed