Apart from gallivanting around the world,
visiting family and rescuing other humans...
I have also been busy in the studio..
The holidays
are always a time for giving...
and gifting..
and if you are an artist, it is also the time for working
small..
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| 3x3 mini canvas, mixed media collage, Caterina Giglio |
not as easy as some would think
working on sizes outside the comfort zone
is necessary if you want to shake off a few cobwebs...
this is a tiny collection that reflects
our resilience, our ability to fly even though our wings may be tattered or patched..
inspired by the people in my life who
are still flying,
facing death, insurmountable grief,
and the total loss of memory..
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| Patched Morpho, mixed media on canvas.. when the Japanese have a bowl or cup that is cracked or broken they repair the item with gold which makes the cup stronger and obviously more beautiful... My Patched Morpho, above is repaired with gold leaf... |
the chunky canvas above are enlarged below
the dragonfly wing is stitched together
flying out of the mist...
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| Out of the Mist, 4 x 4 x 1 1/2 canvas |
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| Winging, 4 x 4 x 1 1/2 canvas |
the wing is a rubber stamp, I cut for the show and printed on an old book page...
and it wouldn't
be the holidays without angels...
The French Guardian below
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| 4 x 4 canvas, French Guardian |
the only piece on paper.. below
the little Putti..
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| Putti, 5 x 7 watercolor paper... |
and finally,
the last three pieces
I love the way they look together...
These are all on board
which I adore, because they take such a beating..
and you know how I love texture..
Italian collage,
antique ephemera
and gold leaf...
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| Soaring, 5 x 7 board, Italian collage, mixed media |
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| Bird of Paradise, Italian Collage, mixed media hand cut rubber stamp on 5 x 7 board |
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| Patched Dragonfly, Italian Collage, 5 x 7 board |
and I just had to shoot a photo of them
below... all framed and waiting for
their protective covers...
all
off to
EsScentuals
to debut in their little
holiday show...
we are off again,
this time to see family and to welcome a
new grand baby..
there are few things more
wonderful than welcoming a new human into the world..
a lovely
Holiday gift...
xo
32 comments:
You've used your time in studio wisely ... ALL of these are beautiful! The last three framed are simply powerful. Happy Family Holidays!
Mary Ann, Thank you, I loved the way they looked and how they related to one another!
Wow, Cat, you have been a busy girl! I can't believe you got all these done, with all your traveling... I am completely in love with these pieces, and just keep looking at them again and again...
oh, and I forgot to say, congratulations on the new grandbaby!!
Am loving the distressed look of these.
I am impressed because I can't seem to work small at all. I much prefer large, and you used small to your advantage.
It was nice to see an eclectic mix of canvas, board, and paper together for your latest show. and that stamp shows you are a true artist whatever you are attempting. Very, very impressive art and I appreciate you sharing it.
These pieces are lovely! There's something about the tiny works that invite a closer scrutiny, more time to look and ponder, isn't there? And congratulations on your new grand baby!
Love the little winged ones :) and have a wonderful welcoming the new human!
Well, these are so very lovely.
Working small in December - what a great concept.
Congratulations Caterina, for these beautiful pieces, for the new grand baby, and for being on the cover two posts back.
A positive time for you. A sweet life.
x
Small pieces...big beauty!
Fabulous new work. 3x3 is pretty tiny but you are up to any challenge. xox
Surely welcoming a new grandchild is the biggest gift ,and such a happy thing ,to travel for. Congratulations dear Caterina.
I so love your tiny creations, and also the little bigger ones,- the French Guardian was such a surprice and the Putti, too - as I think it is first time I see you using such images,- I totally love them. Everything is beautiful and stunning in your own special way, my dear.
Hugs,Dorthe, and travel safe.
These are lovely Cat - and I would never guess they were outside your comfort zone!
Each little and bigger piece of textural artwork here is so poignant and inspirational in its own special way. It is really challenging to create out of our comfort zone and your tiny 3"x3" are gorgeous! Love Patched Morpho
and Out of the Mist!
Such beauty! And congrats on the grand baby! Adorable pic on FB!
Hi Sharmon.. yes, waaaay busy!! It has been a crazy year! So glad you like the new pieces, lots of texture and emotion... x
And Sharmon, I forgot to say thank you! Baby Kori is adorable!
Thanks, Jo!
E, working small is always a challenge for me, 5 x 7 is small to me, I prefer to work on larger boards or papers.. I am so bossy and have so much to say!! LOL!! x
Kelly, thanks for stopping by... I agree, tiny works are intriguing, and so are tiny humans!!
Val, thank you... I must say, she has stolen my heart.. x
Judy, thank you! I agree, small for the holiday is so appropriate... and yes, it is a very sweet time! x
Thanks Seth... we speak the same language... texture... grin..
Oh! Corrine, you have such faith!! LOL!!! xo
Dear Dorthe, when I was represented in Taos, New Mexico, I made many shrines and used angel images quite often, I don't use them much anymore... but for this series, I quite liked the idea of the fallen angel... one who was led away and returns to fly in assistance and guardianship... xoxo
well, Kim, that is because I have to do smalls each year for my gallery, but believe me, I dread it and unfortunately.. I often procrastinate a bit about it!! I am always happy when they are finished!! x
Suzi, thank you, how kind, and I too love the morpho! thanks for popping by!! xo
Linda Jo! She is a beauty and it was hard for us to leave her and come home!! She was a lovely gift!! xo
First of all congratulations on the new grandbaby, Cat!
Love your tiny creations, especially winged ones!
Holiday hugs,
Gaby
Inspiring I like ho you finished them with frame and glass.
Gaby! thanks so much, our new grand baby is pure delight and ensures much fun and wonder for some time to come!! xox
Bluebirds and Roses, thank you so much, they are quite at home in black frames and glass.. I agree... thanks for stopping by!
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