egg/art: eggheads
We are all eggheads – inasmuch as the human head is shaped like an egg. As a play on this shape – I have been creating portraits that both use the egg as a canvas and a sculptural space.
As a canvas, different eggshells provide smooth or course surfaces on which to paint human face sand figures. For instance-goose shells are relatively rough, which allows for great textures in human skin through bleach painting or scratching on a dyed shell. Your portrait can appear on an eggshell of your choice if you send me a photo; go to the ordering page and look at the styles that are available.
As a sculptural space, the eggshell allows for a unique and intimate view into our humanity. With the ability to self-stand, the smaller eggheads (made from chicken, duck or small goose eggs) can be humorous or poignant, detached as they are from the rest of the body. Over the years I have created buddhas, demons, saints and self-portraits.
As a canvas, different eggshells provide smooth or course surfaces on which to paint human face sand figures. For instance-goose shells are relatively rough, which allows for great textures in human skin through bleach painting or scratching on a dyed shell. Your portrait can appear on an eggshell of your choice if you send me a photo; go to the ordering page and look at the styles that are available.
As a sculptural space, the eggshell allows for a unique and intimate view into our humanity. With the ability to self-stand, the smaller eggheads (made from chicken, duck or small goose eggs) can be humorous or poignant, detached as they are from the rest of the body. Over the years I have created buddhas, demons, saints and self-portraits.
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