I have been very busy with making new things out of old books.... Here for you to see are my newest chairs. Three here and there is another one I have yet to complete - they will be in my shop tomorrow.
Each takes quite some time to build, in stages, using pages from old novels, glue and gouache paint. A chair must have its own individual personality and I like to give them names. The tallest is 'dreamer chair', at about 24cm tall. They are designed as sculptural handmade objects. They are not for sitting on - which reminds me of walking around old houses open to the public and seeing little card signs saying: 'please do not sit on the chair' and because of the sign every child visitor is so so tempted to try and see if they can just put their bottom on the seat, if only for a moment..... But please, do not attempt to sit on these chairs, or place heavy objects upon.....
I've still things to complete before tomorrow's (Friday) update. Will be sharing more soon.
11 comments:
Oh my -- I LOVE these! A perfect use for old books (because of course we usually sit in a chair to read *smile*). And the added touch of one of your 'signature' faces is perfect.
Oh what a great project! They look great. I really like that the chairs are a bit.. wibbly-wobbly.. Not like 'real' chairs.
Such an innovative collection of chair it is. I am really very impressed by the way you have made these chairs. They are looking so unique. I really like the face touch on the chairs. Thanks for sharing.
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You said they are "not designed as sculptural objects" plus they are not for sitting on! What are they then? They *look* like sculptural objects.....and they also look wonderful and amazing and mysterious. I adore them! But how are you defining them? Just curious......
Thank you kindly for your comments
rivka - thanks for pointing out my typo editing error - corrected! They are sculptural objects yes.
These are wonderful.x
Very lovely. There is something so inviting about chairs, and these with their lovely faces make me want to look and look, and then I sigh with contentment....
I Adore them !!! x
I love these Cathy - so beautiful!
They're wonderful Cathy!!
I imagine a little princess sitting on them ... so inspiring !
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