Silver plate service has been an inspiration for me in my artwork for many years. This new series of work simply titled HOMAGE is a zoomed in look at the amazing patterns that were created to embellish this metalware that we are all very familiar with. Because the silver plate is no longer popular, the patterns will eventually be lost. No polishing required to maintain their sparkle! Sharon Simmers, 2013
Carved, painted composite board. approx 20 x 36". Collage bits include cast brass tissue box lid, brass vase part wood beads, parts of a lamp, jewellery, semiprecious stones etc..Lives with a good friend 2012
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Carved, painted composite board. Collage includes silver plated copper, jewellery, semi precious stones. approx 20'x36" 2012
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(detail)One of my favourites inspired by the coulee walks I took there with our beloved dog, Bella. Carved composite board, approx 18"x 38" 2004
A fun dance! Mixed media including a very old watch and copper dish scrubbies. Gone to a great home that also has many other pieces of mine:))
approx. 12" sq. Among my most favourite all time pieces...the bell of the ball(happiness) is being pursued by a dubious character. ..mixed media. Has gone to the home of a collector with a great eye!
One of the originals for 2005 show Spring in the City in Toronto. Carved composite board with silver plated copper, forks put through the rolling mill, "upcycled" jewellery and semiprecious bits.
a smaller piece approx 12" sq. of carved, painted composite board,glass, brass, "upcycled" jewellery bits, etc... 2008
one of the smaller pieces, carved, painted, composite board with glass, brass, semi precious bits and "upcycled" jewellery 2007
Carved composite board. approx 28" x 14" One of my favourite subjects...the garden 2008
carved composite board, approx 45"x 20".
Carved composite board approx 40" x 15" embellished with oxidized painted copper. 2007
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carved painted composite board approx 8" x 12"
carved, painted composite board approx 9" x 16"
carved composite board, approx 10"x 35". Lives with a very good friend:))
carved, painted composite board approx 25"x10"