By Penny: A Storm is Coming

*NEWS*

I am slowing down a little after the hugely successful Art among the Ruins show in June. Thank you to everyone who came to the Ruins and stopped by my booth- I almost sold out , what an amazing group of customers I have. I will continue to create in my head and get back to the workshop after a brief break to enjoy the summer with my family.
Until then please see what I created for the Wolfe Island Bakery. I have pieces there for sale and also on Etsy.

Have a great summer and see you on line or in person at Balleycanoe and in my shop.

This is a recurring theme, a tractor in a field. I like the combination of elements to create the tractor. A very early door lock, a lamp base, bezel, and a pully shield, etc. I also like the composition of tractor and windswept tree (made with 19th c. copper wire) and the fence on the horizon line. This is definitely "more the sum of its' parts!

ABOUT PENNY

One Man's Junk... Is this Bright Young Woman's Treasure Trove
"The material is my inspiration, it has such character. One can easily imagine the history behind each piece and by incorporating it into my artwork means that I'm a part of its continuing story."
This creative young woman's own words deeply and eloquently convey the very core of her feelings and vision in creating her unique art. As I first looked upon a wall of her salvaged and reclaimed works of art... they do, in fact seem at first glance to follow a tradition which would classify them as "folk" art. Perhaps, it is merely the fact that the antique, weathered patina of the materials themselves elicit a folksy connection. But as one looks past the surface of the work... one begins to perceive a deeper intrinsic quality which melds together whimsy and a highly selective and informed use of materials... and in an unexpected fashion. It is this fusion of Penny's respect for the past with her always present... but capricious sense of humour which separates and carries her works beyond the usual naivety and often awkward constructs evident in the world of pure folk art.
Words of respected artist and friend Bruce Sherman
http://www.thepaintboxgallery.ca/

By Penny

NEWS

A Storm is Coming

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