Recently, David had the joys and creative challenges of repairing a broken Native American bracelet!
Here are some views detailing the finished product.
The top portion of my rebuild came broken,
so I created an under (inner) bracelet in sterling silver to support
the Native American portion with the beautiful turquoise stones.
The top and bottom were attached using sterling and fine silver wire.
The inside of the under bracelet conveys the following symbolism:
On the left side, two chrysanthemums for month of November,
in the middle an elongated heart (for love, which created the owner!)
with the number three (day of birth) integrated with heart
and on the extreme right, a horse’s head image for the Chinese year of 1978.
The secretive, underside says a lot in symbols,
November 3, 1978, the owner’s birthday!
© David LaPlantz, 2017.
“Cross Over” Brooch.
Ever wonder what is on the “other side?” What is the “other side?” How do we travel there? Can we only travel “alone?”
Fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved and cold connected.
© David LaPlantz, 2017.
“What’s That You Say?” Bola Tie.
The lump is worse than the pain, sometimes…
In the mix and hell, we all stand up and revolt.
Fabricated industrially painted aluminum, hydraulically formed, engraved and cold connected with leather braided cord.
2″ diameter X 3/8.”
© David LaPlantz, 2017.
“Feather Eye” Bola.
L O L A – B O L A – C O L A…
One cannot lie, when looking into the feather eye.
Anybody you’d like to nominate to look into the “Feather Eye!?”
The the truth might be known…
Then…
The “truth” is out there, waiting to drop,
like the proverbial other shoe.
LOTS of shoes to D. C. drop.
Empty the SWAMP, MY ***…
4″ X 2″ X 1/4″
Fabricated and engraved industrially painted aluminum, cold connected with braid cord.
© David LaPlantz, 2017.
Fabricated industrially painted aluminum, cold connected with sterling silver rivets and mesh material.
© David LaPlantz, 2017.
Press, punch out, texture and otherwise communicate with the surface of life & art. The art always tells a tale, whether it is the viewer’s tale or that of the maker. What we bring says a lot about what we see and take away from any art experience. What’s your take?
“PressMeMany” Broocho. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, hydraulically formed, pierced, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2014.
Points on their own, directing, suggesting, cajoling in 3 distinctive, different directions. Which to travel? Try all 3, whee…
“3TRIBroocho”. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, hydraulically formed, pierced, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2014.
I’ve seen that look in her eyes. I’ve felt the question, but never heard it verbalized. We’ve all asked it, under our breath or fully formed from our vocal cords. Need I say more?
From one reel to another through the record mode the sound was magnetically attached to the tape. Now, to rewind and play or hold it within the heart?
“What’sthePoint” Broocho. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, hydraulically formed, pierced, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2014.
Dos versions by lighting and angle…
Smooth, creamy, pale not stale yet vital and raised to scream. As the surfaces slowly move up and down, the realization that life is not fixed, vexed and waxed becomes more clear as the days march forward.
“WhiteFlightTightMight” Broocho. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, hydraulically formed, pierced, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2014.
She walked into the room, heel and toe plates clickin’ across the hard oak flooring.
The audio announcement was only as large as her persona, thus filling the room with hope and expectation. Hail to metallic, heel sounders when it comes to making a presence in the world of of madness and misconceptions.
“Clickin” Broocho. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, hydraulically formed, pierced, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2014.
