I built most of this curious contraption, but the text / ‘Devinette’ embroidery was outsourced. Hot-glue gunnery is problematic enough for me… it seems like operating a needle would really have been pressing my luck. Happy Mardi Gras, everyone!
About this image: digital photograph moderately modified and mounted in 12″x12″ framework with found objects
It just wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without a mask… and fake daguerreotypes (until I can learn how to make real ones). Yeah, I know, according to AlternativePhotography.com,
“Daguerreotypy employs toxic chemicals that improperly handled can do irreparable damage to your lungs, nervous system, environment, family, pets, and neighbors…”
Blah blah blah. Whatever. I still think this old photographic process is ridiculously interesting. In the mean time I guess I’ll stick to acrylic and aluminum flashing fakery. *sigh*
Party on, everyone!
About this image: Digital photo highly manipulated – gel medium transfer onto aluminum
Refrigerator Magnate 