Wednesday, August 28, 2013

FULL MOON #6


MAXIE



Playful altar in August.
 This month was a struggle and when at last I just decided to muck about and Maxie the fashion Robot was born.
 Several summers ago I was madly pouring resin into all kinds of molds to see what worked and what didn't. This robot was created in a ice cube tray of robots and keys. It  turned out beautifully and I have carried her around from studio to studio as I have several different locations when I work. I decided to add several washes of color one day when working on another project and I loved the purple shadows created by the paint.

Fast forward to 2013 here is my inspiration. After a bit of rooting around I saw a smaller piece I had cast of a flower shape in black which I added metal foil flakes and ta da a hat was born.
 I drilled a hole in the flower center and wired the piece together with copper wire added a jaunty scarf and there she was.. But now how to put her into the space required for August???? Think Think Think.
 I hinged together 2 small canvases to create a traveling tool box, which no traveling and well prepared robot would be without.  
 Since I was twisting the robot image out of it's traditional role I decided to take it one step further.
instead of carting tools in her tool box,  all good lady robots need a change of wardrobe now and then. 
So I decided to create more hats.
Now you will find inside her tool box are 2 tiny hats created with  cake decorating tip,crystals,watch gears,beads & more
One is called "Watch out for the redhead" and the other "Tasseled up". 
 I created background papers with alcohol inks for the inside of the tool box. As well used the inks to color the decorating tips I used for the new hat bases
I mounted the new hats in place with apoxy clay and added a slap dash of paint.  and Ta- Da Bob's my uncle


Rock on Maxie!!    I hope she brings a bit of a giggle and memories of childhood toys to Kimberly

 Cheers Peg




4 comments:

  1. Sweet Maxie! Luv her exchangeable hats and using the canvases to frame & adorn; way cool!

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  2. Oh the things I didn't know about lady robots!! Maxie is quite the gal!! And such a fun, playful addition!! BRAVO! Cyn

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  3. I LOVE the colors, her name, and the fact that she was an ice mold! How clever. As always, the depth of your skills in so many mediums inspires me.

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  4. Anonymous10:35 AM

    This truly made me smile and want to see in person dear Maxie! Hugs, Marilynn

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