Bricolage: Dress Me Up

Material

- brass gecko
- replica of Majapahit bead and processed seed beads
- black cord

Concept

Mojokerto in East Java is known for its metal casting. The craftsmen recycle old kitchen utensils and home wares (some stuffs have really nice shape.. with patina of course) to make new shape of art like this gecko. Also many sculptors have their artworks cast in the area.

The replica of Majapahit beads are made in the same area, in the next village about 90 km to west. I found it interesting to create an artwork using both materials from the same area but have different spirit. The gecko is pop-art and the beads still have the old touch of the original beads from Majapahit era.

Don’t undress me..

Date: 2 July 2006 19:23