Archive for the ‘David LaPlantz’ Category

01.14
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“Ties that Bind” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

Whenever we realize we are all the same, then the 2 party system seems even more stupid than it already is, that the Red and the dead can’t raise a candle to the unifications of all of humankind. Think about it, why divide when the union is all we really seek?

“Ties that Bind” Brooch. 2″ in diameter with the string as extra space, fabricated industrially painted aluminum & thread, engraved and cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

01.13
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“sponti organic” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

It’s so easy to be spontaneous, harder to plan, even more difficult to follow through…….

“sponti organic” Brooch. 2″ in diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved and cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

01.13
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“4 Windows Reveal 4” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

4 windows reveal both the past and the future. Look closely to see what you’ve wanted to re-live and what you have wished to live. An extra opening reveals a part of your future you did not wish for…….

“4 Windows Reveal 4″ Brooch. 2” in diameter and larger with the connecting string, fabricated industrially painted aluminum & string, engraved. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

01.12
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“A-Long the Way” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

Don’t we often ask ourselves, “What happened along the way?” We are here right now, “But how did we really get here?’ “And at what cost?”

“A-Long the Way” Brooch. 2″ in diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved and cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

01.12
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“Love (ED) Teaches” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

Valentines Day is coming! Love is an overwhelming journey. Love teaches while it leaves us longing, waiting and wondering…….

“Love (ED) Teaches” Brooch. Fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved and cold connected with sterling silver rivets. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

01.11
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“F, S & HG” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

Like D. M. said, “They took the last train for the coast.”

As advertised, here is the white and black background versions. People’s Choice: you get to pick your favorite…….

“F, S & HG” Brooch. 2″ in diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved and cold connected with sterling silver rivets. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

 

01.8
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You Won’t Believe This…

by David LaPlantz ·

Birds, Singing and Mechanisms:
If you love birds, the messages they sing and human mechanisms,
you may not believe what you are about to experience!
http://www.christies.com/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx

01.7
12

“January, 2012 Brooch Suite”

by David LaPlantz ·

“January, 2012 Brooch Suite.” Each brooch is 2″ in diameter, fabricated industrially painted aluminum (string and dyed bamboo on three), engraved and cold connected. David sometimes finds it easier to see “what’s next?” by observing “what has recently happened!” in his art. What twists and turns await around the next corner? We’ll all find out together…….

01.6
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“A, B, 1 & 2” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

A, B, 1 & 2 = A complicated, yet clean metamorphic climax of sorts. The B & W Silent Serial, Judex (Judge) portrays a character the world could use today. Since our current options seem stymied, Judex just might hold the keys to the kingdom…….

01.5
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“Tie Tri” Brooch

by David LaPlantz ·

“Tie Tri” Brooch.

2″ in diameter – main metal area, with string larger, fabricated industrially painted aluminum, engraved and cold connected. © David LaPlantz, 2012.

The journey from here to there often involves both logic and insight, creative problem solving also plays a major role. What’s wrong with D.C.?