Tuesday, July 28, 2015

TBAI Gallery Piece - 2015

Meet Madame Zola – Gypsy Fortune Teller. She is my gallery piece for TBAI this year. The theme is “On the Road” and this little gypsy fortune teller is always on the road setting up shop in the nearest tree stump when she decides to stop for a spell.

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Her space is decorated with all kinds of things that a fortune teller would find essential. Mood lighting of blue stars and

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lots and lots of charms and other things dangle from the ceiling for an ‘other worldly’ effect.

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She tells fortunes by reading palms, tarot cards, tea leaves and peering into a crystal ball. (One of my favorite images is this one in which the lights from above are reflected in the crystal ball.)

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Madame Zola will even use the ubiquitous fortune cookie if necessary. (My daughter made the fortune cookies at my request and they are exceptional – and very, very tiny!)

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Take a look around and you will see that she has a lot of resources at her fingertips. There are reference books covering many fortune telling subjects and extra potions in bottles and jars just in case someone needs a little something to take home with them after their visit.

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Here’s the diminutive fortune teller herself: Madame Zola
She stands 5” tall.

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A view from the side.

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A view of the back.

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And one more for good measure.

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Now it’s time for me to get back to making more bears for the show.  Thanks again for reading!

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14 comments:

  1. Ginger, you have outdone yourself - it's a masterpiece! Wish I could see it in person!

    Hugs,

    Brenda

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    1. Hi Brenda,

      You are very kind. Thank you very much!

      ~ginger

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  2. Am speechless again such a masterpiece, I love your stuff and a shame that I can never see life. 'm Very excited about what you next zauberst just awesome. Wishes all the best and many more such great ideas.
    - Dirk -

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    1. Hi Dirk,

      I am pleased to hear from you and such a very nice compliment as well. Thank you very much! It's a crazy little world I live in sometimes!

      ~ginger

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  3. Although I'm not a big follower of fortune telling, I think I would trust and believe every word that Madame Zola predicted! As always, just a delightful project! I really love the tree texture. Great job!

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    1. Hi Jeanie,

      Like you, I don't exactly follow fortune telling either! ;-D My theory is that Madame Zola is a bit like Sebastian - lots of tea, cookies, stories and in the end, you walk away with a smile on your face never really having heard anything about the future!

      hugs,
      ~ginger

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  4. I predict this will find a home very soon, sorry couldn't resist. It's a master piece, great use of the brief, my favourite bit is the lamp out the front and the fortune cookies are excellent, is Claire taking orders?! Much love us

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    1. Hi Elanor,

      Ha ha! Too funny! How about the one above - when she decides to stop for a 'spell'?! I like the lamp too! I'll send info on the minis from Claire.

      hugs,
      ~ginger

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  5. Amazing, love your eye to all the tiny detail. You have another ribbon winner here, Ginger.

    Hugs

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    1. Hi Joyce,

      Thank you! It's great to know that someone who has a very special piece of mine finds the details in this one 'charming'. Ha ha. Hope Prudence is have a great summer!

      hugs,
      ~ginger

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  6. My favorite montage to date Ginger, just so many wonderful things about this piece that just shine. LOVE IT! Wish I could get to this show.... "You have travel plans in your future." said Madame Zola. :) Ani in Wilmington

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    1. Hi Ani,

      Thank you for your comment. I'm glad that you like it so much! I think you'd have a great time at the show! It's a fun few days with loads of wonderful bears!

      ~ginger

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  7. I love this!! You've outdone yourself once again :)

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    1. Hi Fiona,

      What a lovely thing to say! Thank you so very much!

      ~ginger

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