"the artist has one function--to affirm and glorify life."
- w. edward brown

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

new work

here they are... let me know what you think... I need feedback. They are in the order that I made them...

'Barnacles' H:10 in


'Bracket Fungi' H:10 in


'Limpets' H:5.5 in


'Divide' H:10 in


'Barnacles II' H:5 in

10 comments:

redtaylor said...

the pictures make them look much larger than they are... but i like that they are small--makes them precious objects. i like the bracket fungi most because of the shadows created by the little shelves, and secondly i like the barnacles because they look like little vessels on a vessel. i also really like what i can see of the interiors, but what if they were closed forms?

Gayle and Rob said...

BJ, I think that the limpets are my favorite, & the Divide is a close 2nd. Divide makes me think of grapes or maybe bubbles; it's a rather carefree piece! I'd place the fungi 3rd; it's a well done piece. For some reason, the barnacles - especially the first one - do not seem true to what I remember barnacles to be. Maybe if there was less of an opening; or are they just dead, shells w/ the barn door open but no acle?

B said...

My favorite is the Limpet, then the bracket fungi. And the best part is I get to see them live! Good job, Bob. So proud that you're creating.

Gayle and Rob said...

Are they for sale? I think you can guess what one I would like to purchase! Mom

bob said...

well, yes they are for sale...
as for the barnacles, I was thinking more along the lines of the dead (or rather empty) shells, kinda like you picked the pot out of the water and the barnacles were on it, but then you took it home and they dried out... As for size issues, I was just guessing as they are in the basement and my computer is upstairs... the 10 inches may be low... And Taylor, thanks for the closed form idea... another thing to consider!

Katie said...

Neat-o! I like the purple-y color at the top of the Bracket Fungi.

MLE said...

I'm going to vote for the limpets too! I like the detail and the smaller hole. I do really like the Bracket Fungi as well, but personally, I'd probably break all those little pieces off 'cuz I'm such a klutz.

redtaylor said...

you bet we're having an art trade. i can't wait to see you. xoxo

Unknown said...

Wow. I think my favorite is either Limpets or Divide. This might be a dumb question, but why did you call it Divide? The Bracket Fungi is really cool too, but I could totally see Caddie and Ollie chewing them off:)

the masts: justin, jessica, benjamin and philip said...

I love them all Bob! Great job! My fav is the bracket followed by the Divide. Very cool. And I'm a bit jealous that I don't get my hands dirty anymore. :(