Photo by Ai WeiWei
When I was at Shake Rag Alley taking a class with Leighanna Light, one of the photographs I used for a gesso transfers was an engaging portrait of the Chinese artist Ai WeiWei that Leighanna offered. If you are not familiar with the artist or his work, I suggest you look him up.
It is his story that inspired this piece.
This is how my gesso transfer on tin turned out at Shake Rag.
When I got home I selected this home decor mirror to be the substrate for the project. I also selected this box and a metal Chinese Checkers board to add to the project.
I love rust paper
One of the things that Ai WeiWei likes to use in his major installation is surprisingly common and everyday objects, endearing my assemblage love.
Kui Hua Zi (Sunflower Seeds)
I decided to use marbles as my object in my piece.
Though never formally arrested by the Chinese, WeiWei has been detained, harassed and censored for years.
Thus we have Everything Is Art. Everything Is Politics. It is 22"H X 14"W X 7"D. It consists of a Drawer, Metal Chinese Checkers Board, Mirror, Tin Gesso Transfer, Marbles, Sari Ribbon, Paper, Paint. The title comes from Ai WeiWei himself.
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