Monday, March 7, 2011

Clay, Wood and Wire Sculpture Self Portrait

wood and wire mermaid sculpture

I did a sculpted self portrait that captured my essence but not my likeness; a laughing mermaid with wild hair leaped to mind. OK, I don't have a couple of her attributes but the wood was tough to slice through.

The head is made from clay and was fired at a low temperature. The hair is crinkly wire with shells and sea glass trinkets.

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The body was made from driftwood which was cut, carved, and painted. She has a charm bracelet since collect charms from the places we travel to.

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The tail is covered with scales made from the inside of pop cans.

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