Each customized piece I make takes hours of modeling, consideration, trial, error and thought. As a result, I do become attached to them, not on a physical level (I have no desire to keep them) but rather mentally. I can look back and remember my thought process, each victory, each downfall, the people I met and their stories. I learn something new each time, carrying that bit of knowledge on to the next one.
As I have said before, my favorite part of making art is giving it away. I love to see how people react…especially to a custom piece. It makes all those long hours suddenly seem so worth it.
I was honored to be asked to make this piece because I know the bride and groom, they are family. I was at the wedding and it was one of the most beautiful, creative, cultural, love-filled, and fun weddings I’ve ever been to. Honoring both cultural backgrounds, the bride and groom celebrated with two ceremonies. First, a traditional Muslim wedding followed by a traditional Christian/American wedding (not on the same day of course). How cool! I was asked to recreate them in their Nikah attire to be displayed at their wedding reception.
R&M, materials: polymer clay, wood, fabric, acrylic paint, ribbon (the figures stand approximately 4″-5″ tall)
The Studio House 