The "Girls" Cheat Death (PLEASE Vote!)

The "Girls" Cheat Death (PLEASE Vote!), originally uploaded by jomoma58.

A finalist for my submission to Lark Books call for art for "500 Found Object Works". (The book will be about works of art and craft using found objects). This piece was originally created for "The Breasts of the Northwest II" an art exhibtion showcasing  the breast in art...this was my visual comment on those who have overcome breast cancer, with a nod to Mexican Day of the Dead style shrines.


PLEASE VOTE through 'post comment' for either:
1) The Girls Cheat Death OR
2) Countdown to Nada

Countdown To Nada (PLEASE Vote!)

Countdown To Nada (PLEASE Vote!), originally uploaded by jomoma58.

A finalist for my submission to Lark Books call for art for "500 Found Object Works". (The book will be about works of art and craft using found objects). This piece is a comment on the horrendous rates at which our planets' trees are disappearing.


PLEASE VOTE through 'post comment' for either:
1) The Girls Cheat Death OR
2) Countdown to Nada

I value your opinion!

I am submitting three images to Lark Books to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming publication "500 Found Object Works". The book will showcase art (and craft) made from found objects. I am having a tough time narrowing my choice down to three images. If you have the time and energy, I would be grateful if could you visit my web gallery at:

http://artid.com/jonesmoore

and vote (post your comment on this blog entry) on the three pieces that best represent works using found objects. I personally have eight favorites: 33,000 Words, Countdown to Nada, Dear Tom, Margarita and Marigolds, Mary with Blue and Red, 14 Squares with Chicken Bones and one  called "The Girls Cheat Death" (pictured above: a shrine made totally of found objects, dedicated to those who are overcoming breast cancer). I am also considering another piece  called "Captive Heart"--it is a shrine, also (pictured below in a previous post). If you don't have the time to do this, I totally understand. If you do, thanks so much!

"Captive Heart" shrine just completed...

I've just completed another 'clipboard' shrine. It's made with found objects and encaustic wax.  I dipped a fabric heart in the wax several times (this was too fun, and now I want to dip everything!). These are starting to be a bit addictive. I will be teaching workshops on how to do this in April and June. Please see the sidebar for my upcoming workshops if you are interested in learning how to do this. If they are not yet posted in the class catalogs, please contact me at: jomoma58@yahoo.com for more information. This shrine is now available in my Etsy shop.

Street Children of Oaxaca Online Fundraiser

Please visit this wonderful blog (by artist Rebecca Brooks) and learn about the fundraiser for Street Children of Oaxaca. I was in Oaxaca (city) in 2007 for a shrine workshop with Michael deMeng. It is a most magical place, full of beautiful people, art, souls and history. The fundraiser consists of an online auction of some beautiful hand-made cigar box shrines. The bidding for these shrines started March 1, and will continue through March 31. A wonderfully worthy cause, and you will get a great piece of art for your efforts!

Pictured above: ofrenda in Oaxaca, Mexico

Spanish word for the week: la posada

la posada
English Translation: inn, guesthouse, lodging
Spanish Example: Debe ser muy agradable dormir en esa posada.
English Translation: It should be very pleasant to sleep in that inn.

(YES! It was extremely pleasant sleeping here, in the open air, listening to the surf...aaahhhh.)
Pictured: View from Casa Bougainvillea in Sayulita, Mexico