Steampunk Assemblage

Steampunk Wall Art – A Collage of Found Objects

The 20″ x 10″ size provides great versatility for placement on a wall.

Steampunk Assemblage Art… in an oft-requested larger size – this time a 20″ x 10″ canvas. My steampunk version of Assemblage Art features the industrial and Victorian aspects of this engrossing science fantasy sub-genre leading to some rather fascinating collages. This time I’m featuring ancient and mythical symbolism with elements such as the Celtic knot, Pegasus, yin and yang, lotus flower, hamsa hand, the sun, the eye, and more if you’re curious. Look closely and you will see approximately 150 embellishments – both vintage and new – as well as dozens of metal beads.

Pegasus, the Eye, and the “Breathe” tag are just a few of the unusual elements.

Assemblage Art on Canvas begins with the background – it’s not just paint. I start with multiple coats and spritzes of paint on stenciled dimensional paste and pieces of crocheted doilies. I then add more spritzes of highlights and finish off with Finnabair’s waxes (which dry to a hard finish). Multiple layers of embellishments are then added to complete this 3D collage to bring it to an overall depth of 2.0″.

Vintage elements include adding machine keys, pearl collar pieces, old bottle glass, metal ornate focal point, beaded necklace, buttons, beads, ancient building (old chess piece), and 1980s jewelry makings.

Newer pieces complete this steampunk look with items such as gears, various beads, bird, brick ties, coins, cabochons, leaves, steampunk heart, buttons, Vitruvian man, wreath berries, clock gears, tree, diamond patterns, hamsa hand, pendants, bracelet sections, eye, “Breathe” word tag, Pegasus, tree trunk, clock round frame, clock face, rabbit, stopwatch case, ancient calendar, sun, metal beads, and various other metal embellishments,

Hangers are attached and, while I prefer the no-frame look, this is ready for framing. This piece will also display nicely on a large table easel.

Dimensions: 20.0″ x 10.0″ x 2.0″

SOLD

All Assemblage Art pieces sold at Art Creations by Vicky are original works from artist Vicky Hensley and one of a kind.

Gears of Time

Named “The Gears of Time”, this little taste of steampunk is part of my Mini Assemblage Art on Canvas line. It’s an original 3D collage measuring 4″ x 4″ x .625″. The black gesso background is textured with dimensional paste. Found objects used to form this design include a metal clock face, metal gears and rounds, eagle’s head, leaf, and a decorative vintage hors d’oeuvres fork.

Dimensions: 4″ x 4″ x .625″

There is an attached hanger and, although I prefer the no-frame look, The Gears of Time is ready for framing. I occasionally frame an assemblage piece and the effect is stunning. This piece will also display nicely on an easel.

$39.95 by Custom Order – Original Sold

Available for purchase at my Etsy Shop

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

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A Hand of Luck

Reduced $19.95 was $29.95

I’m reducing several of my original art pieces. They represent an earlier stage of my work and, although they aren’t the same design as I’m now producing, they remain beautiful wall decor.

A Hand of Luck features the Hamsa Hand which is actually a good luck symbol (see below). It’s part of my new Mini Assemblage Art line although this one is on a rectangular piece of thin wood rather than a canvas. This original 3D collage measures 3.625″ x 2.625″ x .50″ and has an attached hanger although it looks great on an easel as well (easel not included). The background has multiple coats (Finnabair’s Art Alchemy metallic line) and spritzes (Lindy’s Stamp Gang) of paint along with dimensional paste for texturing.

Embellishments (found objects) include a metal Hamsa hand, metal gears, metal adornments, and assorted beads.

Dimensions: 3.625″ x 2.625″ x .50″

Reduced $19.95 was $29.95

Available for purchase at my Etsy Shop

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

From the Good Luck Symbols site, I found the following about the Hamsa Hand. I’ve summarized:

The Hamsa Hand has become popular good luck symbol (Jewish) worldwide and is best known for the power to protect the owner from the evil eye and bring happiness to the holder. The holder of the Hamsa expects to be protected from all negative energies. The most common negative energy being envious glares from people wishing you no good. It’s said to symbolize the five books of the Torah: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.