UNGARDEN SHOW, PT 3

I have more photos from last weekend's Cracked Pots show, and then I'm done. I know three entries on it might seem like a lot, but I loved the art, and want to spread the pleasure I got from seeing it.


I loved the fused glass business card holders by Brenda Calvert of Half Moon Farm, and this fused glass window, one of her larger pieces.


These found-object shrines by Kathy McConnell delighted me.


Missy Lambert does stained glass in old frames she picks up in thrift stores. I'm reasonably certain the colored glass she uses is also reclaimed. (The link will take you to her Etsy shop.)

And Dorothy Lewis, who is, like me, also a member of Trillium Artisans, has added these bags from recycled vinyl and old Cd's. I think they're great, and love that she's found a way to use those old disks we all have lying around.


For pure fun, you can't beat the fabric collages Bonny Gorsuch, of My Bonny.




That's it! I hope this somewhat conveys the fun, whimsy, quirkiness and beauty of the Cracked Pots Ungarden Show.

THE UNGARDEN SHOW, Pt 2

Well, this was going to be a two part photo blog on the Cracked Pots Ungarden Show, but I took so many pictures it's going to be at least three.

There were about 50 artists at the show, many of whom humble me as I look at their art. Here are photos of some:

These pieces are by Artsy Rubbish, who used tiny squares cut from magazine illustrations under equally small glass tiles to create her art.




And these are by Cathy Tippin, also a mosaic artist, but using broken china. Sadly, my camera batteries died before I could get any photos of her beautiful broken china earrings. If you click on the first photo, you'll see some fairly blurry pairs on the rack at upper right.





Last for this entry, and definitely not least, the art of Chris Giffin, which absolutely delighted me:




More to come later!

THE UNGARDEN SHOW, Pt 1

I was going to do this all in one, but between unexpected company (the band), and band practice itself, there isn't time to do a big post, so I'm going to do the simplest part first--my own table at the show. My apologies for looking ego-centric. (Not that I'm not--I know it's one of my faults, but I do try not to be too obvious about it as a rule!)

Here are the photos, and enough said, except that it was an awesome show, and I got to hang out with some amazing artists, most of whom are not only sweet people, but put me in awe of their formidable talents. Every bit of the art at the show was created from at least 75% recycled/reclaimed materials.

My table, covered with lovely estate sale fabric

Some of the Mini Cake Stands

A few of the new Coffee Pot People magnets

Brand new! Glovelettes from hankies, napkins, etc.

Bookmarks from old cooking illustrations

One of the glovelettes, next to a tray of rings

Tomorrow: Pictures of just some of the wonderful, whimsical, beautiful art shown at the 2010 UnGarden Show.