Cheri has been quite adept at finding boxes in her journeys, and as result I have been able to do more shadowbox constructions. Today’s features started as a standalone figure but then became one of these shadowbox pieces.
Here’s how it began:
The main inspiration for this piece was the larger piece of metal on the left, which forms the head, trunk and front leg. At first I thought it was a shame that this all worked so well, seeing as how how it would be to match it for the back of the elephant. Instead of shelving it, and probably never finding the right piece, I instead decided to have the back half have a “clockwork elephant” feel, made up of many little parts. I saw potential in this so decided to continue.
It was early on that I decided that the box would be a nice way to feature the elephant, as most of the animal assemblages I have done to this point have been freestanding. So I took the box, and first started to attach the head piece to it.
Attaching the elephant to the box proved to be the most difficult part, as I wanted it raised about an inch from the back, which meant a series of bolts with a nut attached in the back as well as another to keep the body parts in place.
After a lot of cursing this is what it looked like:
Next the elephant would get a golden-brown paint job, the moon would be affixed and painted, and a very familiar moon glow was added. I also added some brush in the right back of the piece as it looked kind of empty. I have no more progress photos at this point so will share some views of the final piece. After taking these I realized I used my less-than-ideal lens, but hope these images are good enough for viewing:
Lu Lunaphant
Lu Lunaphant - Left Angle
Lu Lunaphant - Right Angle
“La Lunaphant” is a mysterious elephant that only appears under a full moon, especially a very gear-looking moon. It scours the earth in search of WD-40 to keep its joints well-oiled. This shadowbox (elephant and moon included!) is 9 x 10 x 4 and is sold. Feel free to contact me or see other animal assemblages.
9 comments
Miso Susanowa says:
February 22, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC -5)
I LOVE this! DeLICIOUS texture work! OM NOM NOM!!!
Scott says:
February 22, 2012 at 5:55 pm (UTC -5)
Thanks Miso! Teeth marks may add a nice touch to it too!
Moira Law says:
February 23, 2012 at 9:01 am (UTC -5)
I just love watching these treasures evolve. Miraculous work, Scott!
Scott says:
February 23, 2012 at 9:19 am (UTC -5)
Thanks Moira!
Thirza says:
February 23, 2012 at 9:58 am (UTC -5)
phantastic
Scott says:
February 23, 2012 at 1:28 pm (UTC -5)
phanks phirza!
Karima Hoisan says:
February 23, 2012 at 10:27 pm (UTC -5)
Another beauty from your moon-drunk mind stream. It never ceases to send you delightful imagery from pieces of throwaway junk. I love it!!
Scott says:
February 23, 2012 at 11:01 pm (UTC -5)
Thanks for your kind words Kari! I hadn’t intended the moon to show up, but it seemed to wiggle its way into this piece and unintentionally create a new moon spirit, albeit on a grander scale.
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April 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm (UTC -5)
[...] art is the followup piece to the one I submitted to the contest mentioned above, La Lunaphant. This is a somewhat smaller variation, and has a body that is similar to some of my older elephant [...]