Thursday, April 10, 2014

Art Evolution: Art to Craft

Art Evolution: Art to Craft
On display at the Living with Nature Center
San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

Dr Abe V Rotor
Top: Green mussel shell and glass marbles mounted to whole coconut shell serve as  table decor and "piggy bank."  Lower photos: Green mussel shells are arranged into "flowers" and framed as wall decor. Artworks by he author 2025

Calabash (Crescentia cujete) resembling the round upo (Lagenaria siceraria) is decorated with glass marbles. It serves as convenient receptacle of various household items, from thread and needles, to hankies and ribbons. With a LED bulb installed inside, this table decor also serves as vigil light.

Unserviceable jars (burnay Ilk) are painted with various designs, serve as potted plants holders in the garden. Other plants are arranged into a landscape with a mural painting as background. 

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