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Beatrice McClelland
- Female
- Miami, FL
- United States
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Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Miami, Florida
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Bee Hive Girl Studio
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- My collages are my visual stories of the struggles and triumphs of a life well lived, of the brutality of death and the joy of birth. The smallest of objects can start the creation of a piece, igniting a memory, which grows as the piece grows. My collages are stories of my life, from my poor up bringing to finding “god” in the most unlikely places. The collages are a stitch out of time, frayed scraps mounted over layers of felt and lace with bits of shells to tell a story about a day at the beach or maybe just the thought of wanting to see the ocean translates into a shell.
My technique involves the freehand cutting of antique materials into shapes, which I pin loosely to a white board, “painting with textile”. Later I adjust, recut, combine, and recombine them till the story is told. Each piece represents a piece of who I am.
Salvaged, recycled, natural materials enrich my pieces. I believe in respecting the materials I use by letting them speak for themselves, they also have a story to tell. I embrace the tattered and disheveled quality of the materials I use. I find them beautiful and inspiring.
The placement of each element within the composition and the feeling this evokes is an important factor to telling the story I want to tell.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://beatricemcclelland.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- mixed media, fiber, recycled, natural, metal, mix media, beads, seeds, vintage, crochet, wool, yarn
Latest Activity
Beatrice McClelland joined Pat Morrow's group
Signature Work
Signature Work... a distinctive piece representing our body of work that identifies us as artists.See More
Talya Baharal left a comment for Beatrice McClelland"Thank you Beatrice. I appreciate it. And, yes the dead rose is what touches me a lot more than the live one. The live rose is all about "pretty" and perfection and the dead rose has the beauty of vulnerability and the tenderness of the…"
Beatrice McClelland left a comment for Talya Baharal"I had to tell you. I really love your work. I love decay in nature and in items people use. I am always trying to find an effective way to show it's beauty... and you have. You give me hope that I am not out here alone loving not the rose but…"
Beatrice McClelland commented on alexandra hopp's photo
moose ring
"You gotta love the moose. Wood and copper filing??? How do you fill wood with copper????"
Beatrice McClelland left a comment for Beinda Esperson"FYI the URL below works so I can see your work the one you have does not work.
http://belindaesperson.com.au/"
Beatrice McClelland left a comment for Linda Hillman"Truly beautiful work!!! Very inspiring and I don't even do pottery but I can't deny the wonderful work.
Cheers to your long road that lead you here."
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 8:57am on February 16, 2013,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership renewal and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through February 15, 2014.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
- At 7:44am on October 29, 2011, Talya Baharal said…
- Thank you Beatrice. I appreciate it. And, yes the dead rose is what touches me a lot more than the live one. The live rose is all about "pretty" and perfection and the dead rose has the beauty of vulnerability and the tenderness of the decay process.
Talya
- At 1:26pm on September 27, 2011,
Damon Thompson said… Thanks! you too!
- At 11:57am on May 30, 2009,
danielle embry said… - lovely work!
- At 11:51am on May 10, 2009,
Rickson said… - ***HUUUUUUUUG****. :)
You are great! :)
- At 9:55am on May 9, 2009, Rickson said…
- Thanks! I am so glad you like my work. I think we are going in opposite directions. :) I am heading away from metal and really enjoying more natural materials like hair, and you are moving towards metal. :)
You should take a course on soldiering. I bet you could find an introductory course near by. Have you ever seen craftallert.com? I think it deals with shows and workshops in Canada and America, though I am not sure. I used to work at a jewellery gallery with workshops and we held courses that taught basic metal work. You would probably really enjoy it. I could see wire work with your fiber pieces too and wire is fun and easy to learn the basics. Let me know if you want any specific advice on metal working or techniques.
If you do soldier you can be messy, but the soldier turns yellow over time. Which could be cool, but you should be aware of it. :)
I hope you get into the groove again. I go through stages...best to just work when you feel like it. :)
- At 9:22pm on May 5, 2009,
rachel timmins said… - love your work. really organic and free.
- At 8:35pm on May 4, 2009,
Chihiro Makio said… - I love the way you combined wood and other materials to weaving/crocheting/beading. So much details! Great work!
- At 10:00am on April 22, 2009,
Robert Longyear said… - i grew up rural, studied bfa in jewelry + metalsmithing at the university of kansas 2000, moved to st. louis mo following then girlfriend - now wife - that sorta worked, i work at craft alliance - www.craftalliance.org - where i am chair of the jewelry + metalsmithing area and the community outreach manager, and am wraping up an mfa this spring at southern illinois university edwardsville with a five week stand at the new grand center craft alliance - once again - www.craftalliance.org - most of the posted work is/has taken place in the north st. louis neighborhood in which i live.
- At 12:44pm on April 20, 2009, Robert Longyear said…
- word.
NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Anna Sprague joined Heng Lee's group
Treasures from Taiwan
Treasures from Taiwan shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.Curator: Heng LeeSee More
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"You got that right p, Jennifer!"
Jennifer Dewey replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"The computer Gods don't seem to want you to spend too much time blogging... you must be needed elsewhere, with great adventures to be found away from the keyboard! Have fun... hope the weather is fabulous in your former home town. Seems…"
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Sandra Murray left a comment for Pat Morrow"Hi Pat, Thank you for your friendship! It's nice to connect with you on Crafthaus. :-)"
Pat Morrow commented on Pat Morrow's group Signature Work"Tom - time to pick one - you have many that would work for Part 2"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog post290° - The first of the Scottish degree shows
It is that time of year again, when the degree shows in Scotland all kick off. As usual, the roll is started by Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design - DJCAD for short. Regular readers of my blog will know that Dundee is my favourite Scottish city and has been for many, many years, so it is something of a surprise to realise that until last…See More
Tammy Young Eun Kim left a comment for Casey Sheppard"Dear Casey, thanks for the add and your kind words! I enjoy your work also! Love the scarlet hairdo :)"
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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