DUMPSTER DIVING IS NOT A CRIME...
NOT JUST SOMETHING TO SIT ON...
I'm not sure what it is about objects, ideas, and art categorized as "creepy" that draw me in like bees on honey. Maybe it's the inevitable questions and confusing stares or, most likely, the understanding chuckles and "that's fucking rad" comments from like-minded friends.
Not too long ago a friend decided to have a small art show gathering at her home and deemed it the "Nightmare" show. It was the perfect theme to work with right before Christmas. The idea was to create a piece inspired by your childhood nightmares. As a kid I hated to sleep just because I liked being awake reorganizing my stuffed animals and knick-knacks or re-painting my room at 3 a.m. Utilizing a little fake blood, halloween masks, and a couple special effects tongues I created "Insomnia".
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| "Insomnia" Pamela Jewell 2010 |
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| "Insomnia" Pamela Jewell 2010 |
NOT JUST SOMETHING TO SIT ON...
One of the most exciting opportunities I've pounced on was being able to join my immensely talented friends in the group art shows at R&R Gallery in Downtown LA. So far I have contributed for 3 of the shows including: "Mr. Bill Murray" a tribute to Bill Murray, "Jesus is Coming" art created in his image, and "Cowboys and Indians" cool your heels.
I would never claim to be skilled in painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. So I contributed pieces based on what I do best. Chairs. If you ask my boyfriend he'll be the first to tell you that my obsession with chairs is mildly unhealthy; I just can't help myself. A crumbling, abused, and decaying chair turned into art can only be described as a "revival". I'm grateful for the challenge each of these pieces created and happily welcome the excuse to find yet another chair to get my hands on.
"MR. BILL MURRAY"
SUNTORY TIME
Inspired by "Lost in Translation"
"JESUS IS COMING"
ECCE HOMO
"COWBOYS AND INDIANS"
FADE INTO WHITE
*PHOTO COMING SOON*
All of the pieces shown at R&R Gallery can be viewed at:
And if you like what you see go ahead and click the little button that reads "buy".
Dumpster Diving is not a crime...
I found these gems one sunny LA afternoon at REVIVAL furniture in Lincoln Heights east of downtown LA. When I saw them I knew I loved the shape but crushed yellow velvet upholstery.....ugh.
However, the price of $35 quickly changed my penny pinching mind! So I loaded them up, brought them home, and tore them apart piece by piece in order to devise a plan of attack. In the end, I decided black and white would be the way to go. For pieces that came from an afternoon of tediously pulling out hundreds (o.k. maybe I'm exaggerating a little) upholstery staples and a lot of black and white lacquer they were the perfect addition to our dining nook.
I have come across a bit of crocodile leather, so you may see a revised version soon!
