Saturday, March 1, 2014

Making my angel wings!

I am sculpting wings that wrap around my torso. Well- they wrap around the torso sculptures I have been working upon. While I was creating in clay-- my co-artist friend Jihoon (waving) suggested I create a pair of wings that wrap around the front of the sculpture. Like a shawl being wrapped around the figure.

So I set off on Friday morning with a pair of angel wings in mind. The design will be influenced by  The Book of Kells. The wings will have the same flavor of design.

I created a shape in paper, cut it out in wax paper, used clay to form the clay wall that acted as a dam for the wax. The wet clay was perfect, the wax was perfect and the bottom part of the pattern for wing one was done.

I used warm water to soften the wax in order to wrap it over the shoulder of the torso. I love the use of warm water, it was a baptism of sorts for the wing. (grinning) I slowly –ever so slightly let the wax form around the shoulder. I have learned to work s-l-o-w with art. To let it become itself with time and patience.

All too many times I have worked late and rushed the material and have it crack or break. I was not going to rush anything with these wax wing beginnings. These wings are coming along fabulously…slowly..being born in THEIR time.
(smiling sigh)

I remember a sermon that Tom Austin gave ages ago, all I can remember is the title being about –earning your wings. (waving to Julie) His words echo in me, his sermons were fabulous- they were intellectual and academic in style. He was a master with weaving spiritual words.

We are ALL very woven together. Who would think that a 13 year old girl would be so influenced –sitting in church- that she would actually remember a sermon written 40 years ago? Divinity…
Indeed!!!


7 comments:

  1. Lovely post. Hope the wings turn out the way you want. But even an imperfect wing is worth the time to make. :)

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    1. THank you Robert- it is nice to have your support. I never am sure if people read my ramblings...much love Dear!

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  2. My dad is looking down at you and smiling. I was just thinking yesterday that I think his legacy is living on. I truly feel he hand picked my girls and think of his love every single day. Love seeing you happy making art. So very beautiful- Judy.

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    1. Thank you Julie Humphrey- There are many day that I reflect back upon his sermons...and incredible man!! It is so nice to reconnect! Love you!

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  3. Thank you Julie Humphrey- There are many day that I reflect back upon his sermons...and incredible man!! It is so nice to reconnect! Love you!

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  4. It also serves the lesson, slow down and enjoy the life you are creating. As you create art, you create life and this process should always be savored. That is what your art was telling you, to slow down and enjoy it, instead of treating it like a task/job that has to be completed. Enrobe yourself in the complete process, start to end, not only will you transform your art, you will transform your life. Blessings.

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    1. Thank you Sweet Sunshine Friend!!! I soooo agree!!! Love your wisdom!!! (hugs) Keep soaring!!! Love you!

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