Found object

The Latin phrase sanctum refers to a sacred place within a sacred building, such as a temple. The contemporary use of sanctum is typically applied to any private or much-valued place. Alternatively, a sanctum could be a space that represents a retreat from the day-to-day demands of life. A place to pause and reflect.  I still […]

If you saw my post last week you saw the first of three polymer clay art dolls I made. They are Nature Spirits. The one above features a relief image of a small leaf from my backyard.
The Nature Spirit dolls are all brooches with magnetic findings. There’s a metal plate that adheres to the back […]

Drawing inspiration from Stacey’s article in Astarte’s Mega-Zine (Issue 4), resulted in my second submission to the 100-artdoll challenge. Used as an image in many cultures throughout the world, the Hamsa typically represented a symbol to ward off negative influences. Stacey’s research further revealed that the eye-in-the-hand symbol additionally represented amongst different religions: compassionate wisdom, […]

“It’s just an illusion that lots of money brings happiness.”
I overheard this cliché remark as I waited in a bank queue.
Of course, the rationally-minded will admit that it has not been a case of money’s effect on happiness, but rather the attitude towards money that has in some cases, overrated its effect.
The person behind me […]