Floating over each of us are hearts, flowers and clouds. On any given day, in light or darkness, each element is ready to drape itself upon our souls. The important question is, which one do we invite, allow to remain and effect our lives? Whew…
“Floating Heart/Looking” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved & riveted. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
For Valentine’s Day, 2013, let’s all smile and remember the laughs, loves and kisses we’ve experienced. Without them, our lives would be shallow earth pits with no bones, no skin and no emotions. Revel in the loves we still think about & fondly remember every moment of every day. Carve that on your tree of life and sigh…
“Scan ‘Em Red, White and Loved” Brooch Suite . All Brooches 2″ diameter, hand fabricated from industrially painted aluminum, engraved, polychromed wood, tagua nut, sterling silver rivets and otherwise cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2012 & 2013.
To stop “in the name of love” connotes all sorts of images, smiles/frowns and experiences (real and/or imagined) we’ve all shared from time to time. The song is also worth the memory, if not for anything else. What is love without a stop sign here or there? Don’t forget the “No Parking” signs too…
“Stop in the Name of Love” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
Black leather, black hair, black hearts and a sense of sound unique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3T_xeoGES8. In the rebel hearts of some of us, there is still some sense of…
At the same time this maker is still listening to Open Fire, Two Guitars and smiling.
“JoanJettTribute” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved & cold connected/sterling silver rivets. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
Sometimes it takes a long wait to find, discover and connect. At least the connection happens and then the lovely journey of dos begins. Thanks to the Hab, docu Bob Marley and jazz for concentrating a passionate focus and blending of sorts to continue the flourish.
“Dual Pointer” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved, sterling silver rivets. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
As a couple, they know the content & depth of their “heart of hearts.” As seen by their similars, we know them to be wealthy in knowledge & wisdom. Sage, indeed…
“Dos Heart Pointers” Twin Brooches. Each brooch 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved, sterling silver rivets, tagua nut (vegetable ivory) heart on right side brooch. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
Got a message that’s red hot — it is best to always look both ways before crossing Peralta la Passione. If not, danger may befall the footfall owner, lest the event lead to an ending one would not wish to endure.
Peralta La Passione: Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved, tagua not heat and sterling silver rivets. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
The point of love, an enduring question, always on our minds, ever floating inside the heart of hearts and the curious continue 2 investigate. Seemingly an endless quest for the logical and reasoned answer, yet slipping in and out of our grasp. Too easy to get, to hard to keep and too difficult to know well & answer. 4 what?
“Question/Point of Love” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved, cold connected/sterling silver rivets. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
In the turbulent, passionate pool of our hearts, on the deep end rests the heart of hearts. You may be familiar with it’s good and unfortunate choices as witnessed by each of our personal back stories. The deep end of the pool is the best, for it displays our most fervent dreams and hoped for conclusions.
“Pool-A, My Heart” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2013.
What opens the heart? What closes the heart? What keeps the heart open and fresh? The ubiquitous question, the ever Sherlock, sleuthing question, the grail, perhaps? Once we seem to have attained the heart, why does it slip through our heart strings? Does Valentine’s Day really matter?
Shouldn’t Valentine’s Day be every day like Christmas?
“LoveKEYLock” Brooch. 2″ diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved & cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2007/2013.
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