Number 21: Fetish heart

Going for the look of dirty welded steel and rubber. I'm using a valentine heart again, this time right-side-up, but black.

At bottom is a few detail shots to show the faux welds. Click on images for enlarged view.

Wood, acrylic, epoxy, spray paint, caulk, spackle, screws.

13.5"H. 10"W.

Number 15

This is a wall-hanging relief piece titled "number 15".
The content is an upside down stylized heart in a pool of blood. This is the start of an approach to content where I'm trying to make use of heavily loaded symbols, but present them in a way to communicate something new. The materials are similar to the art in my last blog entry, in that it has a high-gloss finish and acrylic jewels. I like how this piece has both a "modern" and "old-fashioned" look to it. Although the content may be somewhat dark, I don't think the viewer would find it gruesome.

Wood, acrylic, Sculpey, plaster, epoxy
15"H. 12"W.