For those of you who have been following along with the construction/creation/making-of my one-of-a-kind gallery piece for TBAI, today’s photos show the piece in its entirety. Thank you for sticking with me through the process!
First, let’s meet the little fairy teddy that occupies the space. She is 5” tall and a very well read bear. As you can see she loves books! Her skirt and wings have the subtle indication of a story and she carries a book in either hand. One of them is miniature version of a very old storybook that one of my great-aunts had – I would say it’s from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. I like including personal tidbits in these pieces if I can somehow work it out.
Let’s return to the Big Book box starting with the outside. The images on the front and back are in three dimensional frames. I had two just alike in my supplies (fortuitous) and they were exactly the right size for the spot I had for them (serendipity? Or something else?)
Here is the front.
Here you see both sides. And I counted the books (including the ones that form the stairway in my last post) and there are 126 of them. I don’t know what the compensation is in counting them but there you go.
A closer look at the left side. (You can click on the photo for a larger view.)
And the right side without the ted in place.
This is the base and the big book together from the back side
and from the front before it has been lit. The Big Book is easily put in place – a very good and secure fit.
This is the whole piece from the front with the lights turned on. It might be difficult to discern in these photos but the lights are purple and the flowers are a lavender color. Access to the batteries for the lights is very simple – right under the Big Book.
Working on this was sometimes hot and sweaty, often messy, challenging and thought-provoking. I loved every single minute of creating it. I hope you enjoy these photos! You can view this piece in person at the TBAI Gallery on Friday night, August 15th. It will be available for purchase then or later, if it’s still available. Come and join us for some extreme fun!
Awesome stuff Ginger! You must be part wizard to come up with these ideas and build them too. Nothing I like better than a good book to read and one of my teds to keep me company. Have fun at the show! Ani in Wilmington
ReplyDeleteHi Ani,
DeleteThank you! You make me smile - although the wizard part I'm not too sure about. I love a good book too! Nice breeze, good book, comfy chair, a glass of iced tea - that's a good time!
:D
~ginger
How special. a tiny beautiful library. Your little fairy bear must be a book worm. All of those books must take for ever to make.
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration is amazing.
HUgs Kay
Hi Kay,
DeleteIt does look a lot like a library doesn't it? I do believe she is a book worm. The books are fun to make once you get going and have the hang of it.
Thank you so much!
~ginger
Oh again so beautifully that could please me. Maybe I'll create so times to get such a masterpiece. Always excited to visit'm your blog and see what have tackled again for you great things. Greetings from Germany - Dirk -
ReplyDeleteHi Dirk,
DeleteThank you for visiting bearbits! And for leaving such a generous comment about my work. I'm glad you enjoy reading here and seeing my work in progress.
:D
~ginger
Oh my.... I'm speechless!
ReplyDeleteYou are one seriously talented woman! It is SO amazing. Wow.
I'm off to look again XD
Hi Alexis,
DeleteYou are too kind! Thank you. It was so much fun to make. After the Fairy Feast I made a couple of years ago, I wasn't sure how this one would turn out. I'm glad you like it.
:)
~ginger
This is brilliant, how do you do it ginger?! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Elanor,
DeleteIt's funny to have YOU ask ME how I do it? How do you???? I'm glad you like it. I had a blast making it though I did sometimes question my sanity.
:D
~ginger
Pure artistry - words can not give this work of art justice.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Hi Joyce,
DeleteThank you so much for your generous comment! I appreciate it so much!
:D
~ginger
Absolutely enchanting! I can just climb up those stairs and step into a fairy reading land. Love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie,
DeleteWouldn't that be cool? I always thought it would be fun to be tiny and if I was, climbing these stairs would be a fun treat. I'm so pleased that you like it. Thank you!
:D
~ginger
Oooooooh, Ginger!! You have absolutely outdone yourself AGAIN!! You are going to WOW them at TBAI!! Wish I could be there. Have a fabulous time!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
DeleteI have outdone myself? If so, that is a very wonderful thing to read! I do hope people enjoy looking at this piece and all the little details that are part of it. I will miss seeing you and your lovely family this year! I hope to see you eventually and sooner rather than later!
:D
~ginger
Ooh, it's gorgeous, love it!
ReplyDeleteLT
We think she needs to come here and read to us
Hugs
Jack, Boo & The Clan
Thank you LT! And by all means, Jack, Boo & The Clan - just send her airfare and she'll be happy to read to you all you like. She's very good - excellent diction, nice pace, pleasant voice. I think you'll enjoy it!
Delete:D
~ginger
HI Ginger,
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, but then it's been said before. Inventive and imaginative as ever.
Alan
Hi Alan,
DeleteThank you so much!
~ginger