Tootsie Roll Orange on Beige with Past Present Future-


Each April Flower Brooch is a one of a kind pin constructed from multiple layers of recycled tin cans. The use of recycled materials becomes metaphorical foundation for the flower motif. Each and every petal is cut by hand, the edges are smooth, then the flower petals are lifted and twisted to make the flower petals more rigid and dimensional in appearance.

I have been working with recycled tin cans for over 22 years. No one works with recycled tin cans the way I do. My work uses a broad range of skills and techniques that I have developed over these many years….each one a new discovery or invention.

LAYERS
Tootsie letters and checkerboard earth tones, Tootsie Roll off white and tan print Tootsie Roll tin, Tootsie Roll white with black text and red “Too”, multi-colored Tootsie Roll, earth tone chocolate roll cookie tin
BACK: vintage kitchen canister with stripes with black and yellow floral backing; 3 1/8” Diameter

Photo Credit: emiko oye