April/may Project update done 27/05

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Re: April Project update 24/04

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No question that it is beautifully crafted. In keeping with your explanation, it is bizarre and leans toward the ugly in some ways - but I learned long ago that bizarre and ugly sell - big time. Unusual for certain, and shows you are still exploring new ground as an artist. Keep at it!

PinkDiamond wrote:like that's something you suddenly get when you're over 65.
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Re: April/may Project update done 27/05

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After tinkering for nearly two months, put it finally together. Only thing left to do is make it wearable. FA bug, Dinobone scorpion, opal worm, jasper mouth, jade tongue and moonstone teeth, plus bought the silver spider.
Imageppfoul mouth one by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
As a concept this is a piece that is open for interpretations. For me its about common acceptance of swearwords in use just about anywhere. AND the creatures, to me represent something a bit worse.

Split tongue = lies,
scorpion = words can/are often be pure poison,
worm/centipede = general rot,
Spider = fearsome to most,
Bug = driving in decay.

They stand for lies and deceit that we all have to deal with on daily basis.
Maybe a title for this piece could be "Verbal Diarrhoea" or "Don't trust my words".
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Re: April/may Project update done 27/05

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I think that's going to sell for $$$$
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Re: April/may Project update done 27/05

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Never! That like all the others are mine.... :) :)
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Re: April/may Project update done 27/05

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I love it. Not that I'd wear it but both the poetic concept an the execution are wonderful to my eyes and mind Kurt.
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Re: April/may Project update done 27/05

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That is perfection, and I can't think of one thing I would add or change. Fantastic, Kurt, and it says exactly what you envisioned in your concept when you began. I love it, and it speaks volumes without ever uttering a word. Big congrats on that one. :)
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Re: April/may Project update done 27/05

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Thank you for the kind feedback. :) :) :)
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