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Me,Myself and I: Reflection, Vanity and Objects of Beautification
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We are proud to present artwork by the international community of Crafthaus artists. Enjoy the exhibit! Curators: Glen and Marie Guarino
Website: http://www.crafthaus.ning.com
Location: http://www.crafthaus.ning.com
Members: 33
Latest Activity: Feb 17
Artist: Kathleen Faulkner
Title: Face to Face
Materials: Shadowbox: wood, paper, colored pencil.
Brooches: sterling silver, eyeglass lenses, paper, colored pencil, and graphite.
Dimensions: 10" x 9"
Artist Statement: As I get ready to go out, I look in the mirror only to find that I am face to face with my 'shadow'. The shadowbox opens from the back to allow for removal of the brooches.
Photographer: David Scherrer
Artist: Jan Arthur Harrel
Title: Vanitas Table Top Mirror
Materials: Enamel on copper spun form, mirror, forged steel, billiard balls, tassels on cording with brass finials,and powder coated copper pot.
Dimensions: 39" x 22" x 6"
Artist Statement: The initial A is homage to my deceased father, Harry Arthur, a pivotal force in my life who only has two daughters and no one to carry on his name.
Photographer: Jack Zilker
Artist: Sabiha Mujaba
Title: Entrance
Materials: Walnut, bird’s-eye maple, basswood, fabric, mirrors, image transfers.
Dimensions: 30"H x 13" W x 10"D
Artist Statement: A mirror is a fascinating 'canvas' to not only explore self-observation but the uneasy sense that something, or someone, may only exist within it's realm and not behind us as we look in.
Photographer: Bart Kasten
Artist: Nicola Louise Reed
Title: Conceptual Compact Brooch
Materials: Sterling silver, loose powder, ribbon and thread.
Dimensions: 5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm
Artist Statement: Based on a vintage compact, the piece has intrinsically feminine touches that entice the viewer to open it, only to find it is filled with loose powder which spills onto the viewer, acting as a “brooch” on the body.
Photographer: Malcolm Finnie
Artist: Harriete Estel Berman
Title: Identity Complex Mirror
Materials: Post consumer recycled tin cans, magnifying mirror, screws, aluminum and 10k gold rivets.
Dimensions: 33.25"H x 25"W x 1.5"D (approx)
Artist Statement: Can’t stand that person in the mirror, Make me over, paint my face… (read the entire statement written on the mirror at: http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/wall/idmirror.html)
Photographer: Philip Cohen
Artist: Tony Williams
Title: Book Smart
Materials: Oak top and bottom, and solid Quilted Mahogany
Dimensions: 11.25 X 9 X 3"
Artist Statement:
Photographer: Tony Williams
Artist: Yael Shomroni
Title: Vase
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: 7" x 4.5" x 3”
Artist Statement: The wheel-thrown vase is perfect to hold flowers... makeup brushes.
Photographer: Lon Brauer
Artist: Jan Arthur Harrell
Title: Hat Pin Holder
Materials: Enamel on hand pierced copper, gold plate, sterling, shells, and chopsticks.
Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 9"
Artist Statement: Many hatpins for wearing many different hats.
Photographer: Jack Zilker
Artist: Thomas R. Skaggs
Title: Jewel Box
Materials: Cherry, Curly Maple, Walnut, Ebony and Wenge
Dimensions: 24"tall x 15" wide x 15"deep
Artist Statement: A jewelry cabinet with a turned keepsake jar held above in suspension.
Photographer: Thomas R. Skaggs
Artist: Sabiha Mujaba
Artist Statement: A ritual mirror and shelf. Observe the self without looking into the eyes; solitude is palpable.
Photographer: Kurt Fisher
Artist: Anthony Scheffler
Title: Veiled
Materials: Quilted Maple
Dimensions: 1"H x 1.5" Dia
Artist Statement: Veiled is a very small, unassuming lidded vessel.
Photographer: Anthony Scheffler
Artist: Melody Armstrong
Title: Mirror Pendant
Materials: Sterling silver,brass, garnet, mirror, and patina.
Dimensions: 4.9cm x 3.4cm x 1.2cm
Artist Statement: Mirror Pendant is about vanity, observing oneself, checking outer appearances, and comparing oneself to others. Addressing the issues of body image, aging and the influence of the media.
Photographer: Melody Armstrong
Artist: Harriete Estel Berman
Title: Fading Identity Vanity
Materials: Pre-printed steel from recycled tin cans, 10k gold and aluminum rivets, stainless steel screws, plastic reinforcement for button, seat & foot of legs.
Dimensions: 19" H x 12.5"Dia x 13"D
Artist Statement: Written on the inside of the legs in tin can lettering: Botox my Wrinkles, Airbrush my Imperfections, Reduce the appearance of fine lines, Soft, soft focus perfect lighting, Am I visibly firm
Photographer: Philip Cohen
Artist: Anthony Scheffler
Title: Peace
Materials: Figured Mahogany, Jatoba, Cardinal Wood
Dimensions: 6"H x 9"L x 3"W
Artist Statement: The body of this lidded vessel is made from figured Mahogany, Jatoba and Cardinal Wood. The vessel is suspended on anodized aluminum posts between Cardinal Wood supports.
Photographer: Anthony Scheffler
Artist: Yael Shomroni
Title: Boxes
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: 3" x 4" x 3"
Artist Statement: Wheel-thrown and hand built stoneware, with under glaze and glaze, fired to cone 6 in oxidation.
Photographer: Lon Brauer
Artist: Kathleen Faulkner
Title: Window Dressing
Materials: Shadowbox: wood, paper, colored pencil.
Brooches: sterling silver, eyeglass lenses, paper, colored pencil, graphite.
Dimensions: 10" x 9"
Artist Statement: Full moon lunar eclipse: time to get dressed and celebrate. The shadowbox opens from the back to allow for removal of the brooches
Photographer: David Scherrer
Artist: Claudie Bastide
Title: Auto portrait en zinc
Materials: Zinc from Paris roofs, mixed technique, chains,copper, acrylic paint
Dimensions: 134 x 56 x 55cm
Artist Statement: This sculpture represents the simple side and the intricate side of my personality with a little chair running in my head and heavy feet chained to the ground.
Photographer: Christian Rouchouse
Artist: Nicola Louise Reed
Title: Vintage Powder Puff Necklace
Materials: Laser cut cosmetic sponge, freshwater pearls, ribbon and sterling silver.
Dimensions: Pendant size: 5.5cm x 5.5cm x 0.5cm
Artist Statement: 50’s boudoir elements combined with a laser cut cosmetic sponge create an ultra feminine piece with a tongue in cheek reminder of the perils of vanity.
Photographer: Nicola Louise Reed
Artist: Glen G. Guarino
Title: Simplicity
Materials: American Black Cherry
Dimensions: 30 ¾" tall x 15 ¼" w x 2" deep
Photographer: Justin Guarino
Thank you for visiting Me, Myself and I: Reflection, Vanity and Objects of Beautification!
About the Curators: Glen Guarino holds a MA in Studio Furniture. He is an adjunct professor at William Paterson University. Glen was recently honored as a “Signature Artist” at the Noyes Museum of Art as an exemplar of the highest caliber of artistic standards. Guarino’s work is regularly seen in gallery and museum exhibits and in a number of publications. Glen also designs furniture for corporate and residential clients. Marie works with Glen managing the business.
Discussion Forum
Comment Wall
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Comment by Kathleen Faulkner on April 4, 2011 at 1:21pm -
Jan S: That video is Marvelous! A good fit, Thank you!
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Comment by Catherine Witherell on March 17, 2011 at 9:21pm -
catchy song! I really like it!
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Comment by Jan Suchodolski on March 17, 2011 at 7:42am -
specially for you: "me, myself and I" from Poland :)))
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Comment by Rachelauren Somers on March 16, 2011 at 6:53pm -
Such a loaded subject, and such great work! Thanks, Glen & Marie
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Comment by Glen Guarino on March 1, 2011 at 5:58pm -
So glad you all are enjoying the show!!!!
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Comment by Catherine Witherell on March 1, 2011 at 3:58pm
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Gorgeous pieces and work!
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Comment by Harriete Estel Berman on February 28, 2011 at 7:48pm -
What a wonderful quote by George Bernard Shaw. Thank you Alice.
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Comment by alice simpson on February 28, 2011 at 7:46pm -
“You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul”
~ George Bernard Shaw GODS AND MONSTER
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Comment by MELODY ARMSTRONG on February 28, 2011 at 3:43pm -
A wonderful collection of interesting and diverse objects!
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Comment by Nicola Louise Reed on February 15, 2011 at 12:50pm -
I agree Jan! It's always great to see the different designs to a similar theme! Well done to everyone involved - it looks great! :)
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