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So, I admit it. I have been very selfish since I retired. Focusing on me, myself and I. Constructing the studio, signing up for shows, finding a place to do my art...... Most importantly, working on my health - building a stronger body that can endure the physical requirements of making large scale metal sculptures. I was less busy than I thought I was going to be. My to-do list, ever-changing, continues to grow. (“Start writing a blog”. Check!). September is a transition month. My last show was Sept 22. My inventory is good. My back is stronger. My shop is in order. Time to focus on others. Check out www.mintartistguild.org.
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It’s an unflattering term artists use to describe the one piece of production art that’s sole purpose is to drive volume sales. It pays the gas bills, hotel, show space etc. - A necessary evil for the fine art purveyor. My least expensive piece in my booth start at $45; too much for the impulse shopper. I needed something small, simple, desirable....worthy of an art show, yet affordable. Some background, I have been using my clay Birds (aka glaze testers) to decorate my tables. At least once a show someone would tell me I should sell them (“Bingo!" Inside joke for other show artists). However, they were too simple. I needed to amp them up. During the Royal Oak show I was discussing this with a friend. I had built a bird nest out of scrap electrical wire for a metal and fused glass sculpture. I came up with the idea of combining the wire nests and my clay birdies. I debuted them at Art and Apples art fair and sold 3. I sold the other 8 at Funky Ferndale art show. Considering the time and repetition that goes into the series, I now understand why “art on a stick” has negative connotation in the art world. Making a few was fun. Making a dozen is mind-numbing. The opposite of what i expect from making art. I want my art to stimulate my mind, create challenges, push my paradigms..... so will I make more? Mostly likely, no. I’m just not an "art on a stick" kinda girl.  |
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