first light work in progress

darkest light, lightest light.  work in progress.

Documented

I've been saving the shells from the green eggs that show up in our eggs from a local farm.  The initial intention was to save the shells for use as pigment for egg tempera.  Have not gotten that far; but, I have documented the consumption. I haven't been painting, just picking away at work here and there.  Am so glad that I have at least documented my movements. My mother passed away on May 28th and within hours of the news found myself in the very hot, dusty basin of Phoenix.  Gone a week, home for almost 2 months and have been losing a sense of time and doing.  The gardens thrive, evidence of care and nurture. The eggs intimate the perfect vehicle for working through the silence that has entered my heart.

best,

deb.

Artist on Art: Clarke on Fitz Henry Lane and William A. Ellwell

I repaired the box.  The glass is plexi, it is pitted, scratched with mildew stains.  the box lining is warped.  the posters continue to shrink.  the bottom was coming apart, i screwed it back together.  wiped off a crust of pollen and grime.  gave it a wash of slow set gilder's oil.  gave it a speed dry with the hot sun.  laid down aluminum leaf.  burnished the leaf to an almost hard tack (t?); rubbed in non oxidizing gold dust, light sipe with a milky tacky brush.  laid down more aluminum leaf.  inscribed sharpie drawing.  i saw the silhouette of gloucester in the leaf, then signed it.  one more burnish. done.  the only audience?  a man taking a deep lumbering nap on the rise behind me.

best,

deb.

Head of the Harbor, Pollen Ttide May 26, 2012

best,

deb.

Walking in Gloucester May 26, 2012 pm: Fitz Henry Lane under Duress.

 today's revelation:  you gotta roll.

best,

deb

Walking in Gloucester May 2012: Street Runes

"Bones cast in darkness glow."  Rob Logan

Thank you Sensei.

Best,

Deb

Artist on Art: Fitz Henry Lane Distressed

I've asked for this distressed poster via phone call to the museum today.  I don't know who maintains these scenic lookout venues.  I noticed this evening that the case is falling apart.  

stay tuned and best,

deb

Fitz Henry Lane: Distressed

This poster is morphing into some interesting statements.  Maybe the city or museum will give me the poster to make more art; whenever, someone decides to update this visual tourist attraction.

photo:  copyright clarke 2012 gloucester ma

best,

deb