“Glen Martin Taylor” - Reinvention, Recreation, Repair …

Mended

When first viewing the fascinating art of Glen Martin Taylor on my timeline, identification with his pieces was immediate.

"Life will never be what you
thought it would be."

Recreating broken items speaks not only to those items but to center of who we are. Life creates the fissures in our being, both by accident and intention, and only through reinvention can we continue to function and exist.

Teacup in Chains
"What keeps you safe,
holds you down."

Glen’s use of spools, bobbins, and weaving speaks both to items I use and the history which has held me together during times when nothing else did. These works drew my attention and invited me into their being.

"... and in the end,
it wasn't about what was broken,
but how it was mended."

Taylor brings new meaning and methods to the art of Kintsugi, creating a new, relatable version with items from our everyday lives.

Leaving the Table

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. It treats breakage and repair as part of the history of the object, which should be celebrated and highlighted, rather than something to disguise. (Conscious Panda/Wikipedia)

"... and the things that cut you,
will be what heals you."

Illustrations by Glen reveal another facet of the talent with which he creates.

Illustration

"I think I need a long nap ..."

Visit the links below to see more incredible work by Glen Martin Taylor.

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All images used with the courtesy of Glen Martin Taylor

“Vincent Cacciotti” Paints the Inexplicable

CODE

Living and working in Los Angeles, California, Vincent Cacciotti is a neo-surrealist painter who at an early age was inspired by his father’s passion for art.

Exposed
Work in progress

Vincent began study at The Art Students League in New York City in 1998, where his break from artistic and social conventions evolved into the art he creates today.

Jack Magic

Fleeting thoughts of unrest, dreams, and the inexplicable inspire Cacciotti as his paintings delve into imagination, the travels of the human mind, and body and soul.

Time Machine

Creating surreal images displaying hidden meanings, his work captures body-centered females, provocative, powerful, and quasi-erotic.

Social Media

When using a model, Vincent tries to create the entire painting in his mind before tackling the painting, rather than beginning to paint and having to add to it.

Raven

“Engrossing and deeply moving, his latest work mostly shifts attention away from the feminine form, relying on metaphor for concerns. The theme is elusive, but potent nonetheless; it is material and psychologically inviting, pushing the boundaries of the viewer’s imagination.” (Artist Bio)

Fisheye

Then, no Lost in Space fan can resist the robot who waved his arms constantly warning, "Danger, Will Robinson!"

B9 in the Study

See Alter Ego by Cacciotti in my previous post, The Masks Behind Which We Remain Hidden.

Visit the links below to discover more amazing art by Vincent Cacciotti.

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All images used with the courtesy of Vincent Cacciotti

"Wire Sculpture" by Nicolette Dawn Trapp

Dragon

After previously pursuing a career in Financial Services, the summer of 2013 and chicken wire have taken Nicolette Dawn Trapp in a completely new artistic direction.

Piggy

Drawing inspiration from wildlife and the countryside, Nicolette’s art represents both our domesticated friends and wonderful representations of animals found in the wild.

Penguin

While her initial sculpting venture using old chicken wire from the garden was of a small Indian Runner Duck, Nicolette then began creating larger, more detailed pieces to achieve life-size sculptures.

Boxer

To minimize damage to the hands, the use of thick leather gloves is necessary although they make it difficult for creating smaller sculptures or working on a sculpture’s intricate details.

Indian Runner Ducks

Taught to knit as a child by her grandmother, Nicolette also enjoys knitting and sewing to create clothing for herself and furnishings for her home.

Boxing Hares

“It’s amazing to me that such a rigid medium can be manipulated into such a life-like form with both movement and character.” ~Nicolette

Mr. Fox

Sculpture commissions can be arranged by contacting Nicolette Dawn.

Seagull

Visit the links below to see more incredible wire sculptures by Nicolette.

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All images used with the courtesy of Nicolette Dawn Trapp