Hidden away in my art studio, I’ve been busily learning new techniques for my second art line. It’s kept me from the mainstream somewhat and I was surprised to find this new piece – The Gray Lady – had been hanging on my studio wall for weeks just waiting to be listed. (!) The newer line will feature larger works and all handmade embellishments and I’m excited about it. Yet, I still love this line best – my Found Object Assemblage Collages. I’m still busy creating found object art as well as my newer line.

Now for the official Gray Lady listing…

When I found this old metal cameo at an estate sale recently, I knew she deserved to star in her own Assemblage wall collage. I realized I had all sorts of vintage items to surround her and decided on a gray/silver background highlighted with a light purple. It has an overall romantic feel with a touch of Victorian and steampunk elements as well.

Measuring 14″ x 11″, the canvas is gallery wrapped and its textured background is built from multiple coats and spritzes of paint and waxes over several stencil designs utilizing dimensional paste. A layer of fabric further enhances this intricate background.

Just what is Assemblage? It’s the creation of a larger art piece from smaller objects. Best described as a 3D collage on canvas, my assemblage art pieces contain numerous vintage “found objects” as well as newer embellishments. This Assemblage collage contains around 110 found objects or newer elements.

Here those vintage found objects include brooches, cameo, chandelier piece, knob, earring, hors-d’oeuvres fork, imitation coins, assorted beads and buttons, mechanical element, beaded necklace, chain, necklace link, flowers, crocheted doily, toy piece, and large brass button.

Newer elements include the brick tie, tree bark, cabochons, metal branch, juggler’s pin, wings, chess horse, and assorted hearts, beads, and leaves.

Picture wire is attached to the canvas for ease in hanging. Although this piece is ready for framing, its gallery wrapped canvas measures 1.5″ in depth and that’s just for the canvas. This type of canvas is usually displayed “as is”. Overall depth with embellishments is 2.50″.

Dimensions: 14.0″ x 11.0 x 2.50″

$139.00

Available for purchase at Etsy

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