The Incredible Inedible Egg

 

 

 As I shared before, I have discovered a love of working with mixed media. I am especially interested in using materials that are out of context. My friends who know me also know that you never know quite what to expect from my artwork.

 

In school, I made a full-size corset of old metal screen, wire, and nails to illustrate the concept of relationships and pain. 

It then inspired me to work on plans for an “Egg Project.” I have several pages of plans and ideas in a sketchbook. I want to create eggs with materials that are unusual, such as this one I have finished made with hardware nails.

 

In this project I address the subject of fertility: how it is perceived and dealt with, and how it affects women (and men) around the globe. Fertility is so wrought with joy and pain that I find it such an enigma that needs to be examined. The only way I know how to approach it is through my artwork.

My nail egg is both fun and harsh. I glued nails to a life-sized solid wood egg. Visitors have been unable to resist picking it up, all the while saying, “Ow!” I guess if anyone tried to invade my home I could just throw it at them. I am thinking of making more to try to sell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is interesting how the nail egg seems to change its appearance with different lighting. Sometimes it is warm and glowing. Other times it is cold and harsh. Almost as if there really is life inside it somewhere. 

 

 

 

 

I will share new egg projects as I create them.