Saying: “Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore…”
― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven
It’s a beautiful piece, steeped in meaning for me. This isn’t one of my humorous pieces, I’m not funny ALL the time.
The box is a somewhat large cheese box that I painted the interior gold, then aged it. The outside is painted black with some distressing. Since it had been a cheese box with no lid, there was an edge missing that I filled with part of an OLD folding wood measuring tape. On the top I added 150 year old hand made floor nails. Another fabulous find from my architectural salvage place (yes, it’s a secret!).
Inside is an antique foundry mold I picked up at an architectural salvage place. It made a perfect foundation for a scene! I painted the moon & tiny birds and added the crow with a laser transfer, then added a bit of gilding. Next I did MANY coats of thin resin which was super tricky being a curved surface, but I love the way it turned out!
The majestic Deer at the top is a beautiful pewter piece.
Of course I had to add a quote from The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe!
DETAILS
✅ SIZE: 17″ Tall x 7.75″ Wide x 4.5″ Deep
✅ Michelle’s Assemblage Sculptures are made out of the most interesting vintage objects she can find. While the pieces are cleaned, she leaves a bit of patina, scratches, dings add to the charm. The entire piece is sealed. Each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind art piece.
✅ Please note that while this is a Fun piece, it is an art object and NOT for children or a toy to be handled.
✅ Signed Original Piece of Art. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.