Mixed Media Madness Mission (M4T) 2010, part four

Since today is the final day of the M4T exhibit in Southern Pines, this too is the final post displaying the challenge pieces created by our wildly creative members. 

Work shown by:  Penny Arrowood, Roberta Morgan, Sharon DiGiulio, Toni Jarvis, Vicky McCollough, and Vivienne Voyles.  It was a great challenge, with stunningly beautiful and diverse results. Thanks again to Jean Skipper of Artist Alley, and everyone who came out to see and support the work of our members.  We can't wait to see what the next challenge will bring.  

Stay tuned!

Photographs by Lucy Shupe and Jeanne Rhea.

Mixed Media Madness Mission (M4T) 2010, part three

Even more of the work of our very creative members, in response to the M4T challenge this year.  Work shown by:  Jodi Ohl, Marilyn Feig, Nanette Zeller, Mayshanna Pandora and Patty O'Day. 

Photographs by Lucy Shupe and Jeanne Rhea.

Mixed Media Madness Mission (M4T) 2010, part two

Continuing the display of the fantastic pieces created in response to our latest challenge posed by member and Artist Alley gallery owner Jean Skipper.  Work shown created by:  Jeanne Rhea, Lynn Creech, Maggi Neufer, Lauren Koeth and Christine Candora-Hickey.

Mixed Media Madness Mission (M4) 2010

CMMAG member and Artist Alley owner Jean Skipper once again offered a challenge to the Guild.  The theme for 2010 coincided with the 1st Annual Palustris Festival in Southern Pines, where her gallery is located. Twenty five member of CMMAG took on this year's kit challenge, which wasn't exactly a kit.  This year, the 22 required items had to be collected by each participant (no more pizza boxes!).  The items were:

Pine…Pine Needles…A Pine Cone…Anything and Everything “Pine” Will Qualify

Something that Starts with The Letter *P*

Light Bulb(s)

Metal Washer(s)

Fabric

Something made of Wood

Twine, String, Fiber or Thread

Bead(s) (As many as you’d like, and as many different kinds as you’d like.)

Key(s)

Something Blue

Coin(s) or Token(s) (As many as you’d like, and as many different kinds as you’d like.)

Something Made of Glass

Treasure(s) From The Great Outdoors

Part or All of a Book

Ribbon(s)

Something from the Kitchen

Foil

Wool

Tissue Paper(s)

Thing-a-Ma-Jig (Optional)

Doo-Hickie (Optional)

Gee-Gaw (Optional)

Here are just some of the creations of our members.  As always, there were astounding pieces, and each one reflected the creativity, imagination and in some cases, the personality of the artist. 

Note:  photography by CMMAG member Lucy Shupe.  Thanks, Lucy!   Artwork shown by:  , Angela Thompson, Ashanti Walther, Autumn McCollough, Carolyn Coyle, Diana Keever, Denise Saunders, Donna Sloma and Jean Skipper.  More to come.
Stay tuned! 

 

More M4 Marvels....

Here are the final two M4 creations from our wildly artistic Guild:


Vivianne Voyles's M4 creation made use of an old Barbie horse in a very ingenious way! Click on the image for a closer view of how she's incorporated the kit's elements for the hooves, rider's hat and on the horse's body.

And Ophelia's work on canvas reminiscent of her exuberant, colorfully layered journal pages. As others have done, she's used the word 'create,' but adds the words 'your own destiny,' and 'permission granted' to present a message of encouragement to all who view her M4 creation.

We hope you've enjoyed viewing all of the 2009 M4 Kit Challenge works. We look forward to the possibility of participating in future challenges as a Guild, so stay tuned!

M4: Yes! More!

Here is another M4 figure, "Gina the Gypsy" by Roberta. Using the kit's vintage papers, including the phrases: "That is a good question. And I'd say YES without reservation," Roberta's Gina knows all the answers, and looks very stylish while delivering them, in her map skirt embellished with lace, golden bodice and button hat.

And, as with other pairings, here is a very different way of using all of the M4 Kit Challenge's

elements. Toni has created a bird house complete with lacy curtains at the window, puzzle piece flowers in a glass vase, and a perch on the side. When the roof is removed, you can see the birds have lovely wallpaper, and even some art on the walls! HGTV would be impressed!

Simply M4-velous, Roberta and Toni!

M4, Continued, again!

Yes, there's still more M4 magnificence to show. Here is Patti's creation, a very inventive townscape, complete with storefronts, a fountain, grass, puzzlepeople and a puzzlecritter! We love how she's used the kit's various elements in ingenious ways, which keep you going back and discovering more. Be sure to click on the image for the enlarged version.

Penny's hanging assemblage piece includes a winged figure, gorgeous textures, and luscious colors, including metallic gold. She also uses the word 'create,' and adds a touch of whimsy by directing our attention to the back of her piece, as you can see here. As she says: "The key to accomplishing any task--great or small--is simply to begin. You cannot finish what you never start."

Outstanding work, Patti and Penny!

More of the Marvels of M4

Nanette's M4 creation is shown here, in front and back views. If you click on the image, you'll see both enlarged. Note how she's used the postcard and tickets to create the figure's hat, and she's added the word 'create' in Scrabble tiles as an embellishment on the skirt. And, the skirt is cleverly composed of fibers and folded pieces of the kit's map.

Everyone was amazed by how different each Guild member's work was, despite everyone having the same elements with which to create. Here's another example:

Carolyn used a similar doll theme; her figure's skirt features the letters of the word 'create,' but she's used the tickets, map fragments and puzzle pieces to create the skirt. Carolyn's figure has an old world feel, with lacy elements and leg-of-mutton style sleeves, and a fancy hat.

Outstanding work, Nanette and Carolyn!

M4, Continued

Laurel's M4 creation is shown here both opened and closed. And, she uses the word "possible" on the front door.

Lucy's M4 piece is similar, using open doors to showcase how she incorporated all of the kit's pieces.

Excellent work, Laurel and Lucy; you've produced more M4 marvels!

Even More: M4!

After a brief hiatus, here are more images from our wildly creative members who participated in our M4 challenge.

Jodi's work on canvas and Karen's globe truly illustrate what was so great about the M4 challenge: when confronted with the same assortment of disparate materials, two artists produced pieces which are very different, yet equally creative.
Congratulations to Jodi and Karen--great work!

M4 Creativity, Continued

Here are the next two in the series of artworks created by CMMAG members in response to our first Mixed Media Kit Challenge (M4).

Member Diane created a diorama and used the kit's elements in witty ways to embellish her restaurant scene. Note how she created the clock, spoons on the side of the stove at left, and...are those tankards or bullet casings on the table?!

And, after considering and tossing out many ideas for her theme, member Jeanne created this piece, entitled "Space Junk." The top photo was shot in natural light, and the bottom was taken with black light under the piece. As you can see, the various items of the kit glow, and the whole piece seems to shimmer (it looks even better 'in person'). Great work, Diane and Jeanne!

More M4 Creations

Here are two more of the Guild participants' creations in the M4 Mixed Media Kit Challenge:

The first is from Dawn Meisch, and shows her book's cover and one of its inside spreads.

(Click on all images for enlargements)

This piece is by Debbie Altman, and it includes the Minnie Aumonier quote: "I think of HEAVEN as a GARDEN, where I shall find again those DEAR ONES who have made my world."

Again, two unique creations, using the same elements. Congratulations, Dawn and Debbie--your work is beautiful!

For a look at the elements included, and the first two creations in the M4 Kit Challenge series, click here.

Guild Event: Kit Challenge Code Name M4

Photographs of M4 kit contents and artists' creations courtesy of: Frank Pierce

M4, also known as the "Mixed Media Madness Mission-Art Possible", our first Kit Challenge was a resounding success! In this and the next several posts, we'll highlight the work of our members and you'll see how each responded to the challenge.

The rules: "ALL contents of the Kit must be used in the creation (approx. 30 items)- 'Incidentals' (adhesives, paints, inks, dyes, glitter and wire) can be added without limit(s). Two (2) additional items can be added to the creation beyond the Kit items and the 'allowable' elements. These are completely optional, and will serve as a way to give artistic voice to the Kit Challenge (they can serve as the substrate for your creation, or even a 'container' to house the new treasure)."

As you can see, the items contained within the Kit were diverse to say the least! And, after much thinking, considering, rejecting, dreaming, not sleeping, discussing, sketching, starting, stopping, gluing and deciding, our members produced outstanding results!

Here's Amy's creation, using a box as her substrate. (Click on the photographs to see enlargements).

And, here is Carolyn's doll, using all the same elements. Amazing, isn't it?

Stay tuned for more of the Kit Challenge artists'

creations!