One of my latest works, it is also my most intricate to date.

Two Sides of One is a “two canvases makes one piece” work of art. On two 11″ x 14″ stretched canvases, overall measurements of the work (when you include a 1″ space between the two canvases) is 23″ wide by 14″ high. The background has multiple coats and spritzes of paint with stenciled textured designs, and pieces of a beaded purse strap and bias tape with an overall depth of 1.75″. It is sold as a pair.

It seems that I love tiny details and Two Sides of One proves that point. When I finished this work, I knew I had included many pieces but had no idea it contained over 420 embellishments! And that’s not including all the tiny beads you see throughout the work. Listing all those pieces would be tedious for both you and me but here are the highlights…

Let’s start with the vintage found objects. The center of the two canvases features a split paper milk cap from decades ago to simulate the opening of doors into this wonderland. Other vintage pieces include plastic straw hat, bird from a mobile, pearl purse section, beaded purse sections, chandelier plaster pieces, brass lures, old buttons, tin belt pieces, and jewelry pieces such as beads, earrings, bracelet sections, and brooches – all considered vintage.

The new charms/embellishments/found objects include resin cabochons, paper flowers, gears, leaves, wings, word charms, beaded buttons, feather, heart, crowns, rabbit head, Sandra Everston craft blank (doll head), key, brass findings, filigreed round findings and much more. You’ll also find two handmade polymer clay pieces made by yours truly – a clock and scripted heart.

I suggest hanging as is (utilizing canvas frameworks) but will include two sawtooth hangers for installation in case you desire a separate hanger.  Although most of my Assemblage Art pieces can be framed, I don’t suggest framing Two Sides of One. Embellishments hang over the edges as part of the intricate design.

Dimensions: Hung as a pair as shown 23″ x 14″ x 1.75″. Hung separately 14″ x 11″ x 1.75″

Original article updated Nov, 2017 to include current status – SOLD

All Assemblage Art pieces sold at Art Creations by Vicky are original works from artist Vicky Hensley.