I beaded the top section of a purchased paper mache' armature and then veneered the bottom section (which had been brushed with liquid polymer clay) with thin slices of a extruded polymer clay canes. I made this piece for a polymer clay competition in 2010 (click HERE). The extruded squares and circles represent the many stepping stones in a woman's life. The paths that turn corners and go in circles. Some cracked or broken completely; some smooth and beautiful. I struggled with the "off" proportion of the beaded top and polymered bottom. I made an extra piece for the bottom thinking I would be able to balance it out, make it work. Then I realized, there is no making it work, it is what it is. I made this piece during a friend's long and painful treatment for breast disease during which she would ask "Why?".
4 comments:
It does work and it is suppose to be just what it is.
Hope your friend is healed now.
Nicole/Beadwright
Bellisima pieza!!! y una historia muy bonita
Fantastic piece and touching story.
Greetings,
-Eva Maria
Marlene, I was fascinated by this statement piece, initially because of my love of anything related to sewing paraphernalia. Then your wonderful commentary provided an eye-opener for me. I regard your "proportion problem" as a metaphor for our journey as women, where circumstances are seldom in balance. Your reflection on your friend's struggle is moving and uplifting.
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