Here’s a new project—- Art-O-Mat
http://www.artomat.org/
The project works like this: artists submit small art pieces which are on blocks (like a painting) or boxed (for 3D works) and
loaded into refurbished cigarette vending machine for purchase. These vending machines are located throughout the country.
I am submitting a bike chain pendant for consideration. We’ll see what happens.
Art-O-Mat Duck version
Merch and packaging for Art-O-Mat app
This year one of my goals was to broaden the locations for show participation. So far I’ve been to St. Louis, MO, Savoy, IL and most recently Albuquerque, NM. The trip to Albuquerque has been the most involved on lots of levels. It’s about 14hours by car, so there were extra travel days in the (rented) SUV and extra nights in the hotel/motel. It was an outdoor show, so had to bring the tent in addition to all the other usual setup. One is at the mercy of the elements— 40+ mile/hour winds. There was some damage to the nylon “walls” of my tent but otherwise came out OK–others, not so fortunate. It was a beautiful venue and I met great people. I’m hoping to return in Dec for a show in Santa Fe.
White bag contains product to sell. Everything else is for display
Booth set up, day 1
No tent on day 2. Note broken supports of my neighbor’s tent (on the left).
This was a great place to stop, coming and going
Here’s some bike chain I was about to send to the scrap yard because it was SO filthy. I decided I’d clean up a few links just to see how they looked. I think they look great. So here’s the progress from rust to re-use. This is going to the Re-cycled Art fair in Albuquerque this weekend.
Bike chain links
Brass and steel roller chain link bracelet
Found a new bike chain manufacturer. This one is in Taiwan. I am digging the “planet” stamped on the link. I made some sputnik inspired earrings.
Bike link-cleaned and in the rough
Saturn links with spacy dangle
Here’s my output since last weekend. I cranked out 3 necklaces, 3 bracelets and 5 pair of Lego earrings. Now to load up for the Hatch event in Savoy, IL.
New jewelry pieces