art show

The Sparks show downtown Cleveland.

LATHEDOG — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:35:24 -0500

I have been waiting for Sept 20 for about a month now for the Sparks art walk in downtown Cleveland Ohio it was supposed to be from 11:00a.m. to 11:00 p.m.,well when I got down there it was dead they shut down around 6:00 because it was so dead.

But It's a Dry Heat!! Art show

kevincaron — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:23:53 -0500

Just want to invite everyone in the Phx. area. Aug. 9th from 7 to 9 pm. Down town Chandler at "Art on Boston"

Historic Downtown Chandler
11 W. Boston St., Suite 1,
Chandler, AZ 85225-7877
Gallery: 480-917-1112

Summer show

byJohan se — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:38:13 -0500

May-August: Johan Jonsson shows some of the work at Lilla Galleriet, Boden, Sweden.
Click for more information or to see more junk art by Johan Jonsson.

Golden Elm Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:03:33 -0500

Golden Elm Wire Tree Sculpture
20" X 17" X 17". Made of 20, 26 and 28 gauge gold colored wire. All the leaves on this tree are created by hammering and flattening each wire.
Bonded onto oval dark wood base into mound of aluminum resin.

Exposed Roots - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:17:23 -0500

Exposed Roots - Wire Tree Sculpture
19" X 14" X 14" Made of 26 and 28 gauge galvanized steel wire. Weeping Willow style tree, bonded in sea sand onto a base of 1/2" thick, 7.5" round, clear glass. The sand is painted with India ink to look like moss covered earth.

Yellow Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:07:47 -0500

Yellow Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture.
18"wide x 17"high x 17" deep. Tree is made of 18 & 26 gauge silver colored steel wire. The end of each twig is hammered flat and painted a bright yellow, using enamel, to form hundreds of leaves. The tree is secured into a round maroon colored glazed container in a sand and pebble mound directly in the center of several large textured stones. The sand is painted using India ink to look like moss. The overall sculpture has the feel of a mighty oak tree in all its colorful glory. When displayed in direct sunlight or very bright lights, the sculpture seems to glow a bright yellow.

New date! For the show at Galleri Ramfjord

byJohan se — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:01:47 -0500

The exhibition at Galleri Ramfjord in Oslo, Norway was unfortunately said to be in April. But the show starts May 3 and goes on til May 25... Click here for more junk art by Johan Jonsson.

Dark Brown Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:43:27 -0500

Dark Brown Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture
7"H x 7"W x 8"D. The basic tree sculpture is created in 24 & 26 gauge galvanized steel wire which was treated to accept a dark brown matte enamel paint. The end of each wire is hammered flat creating a pointed leaf which is then bent downward. All the leaves are painted in bright gold enamel paint producing a visual contrast between the leaves and the rest of the tree. The tree is planted on a 4" circle made of sea sand and pebbles then bonded onto a cork base. The root mound is painted using yellow green and white India ink creating a look and texture of moss covered earth.

Copper on Granite - Wire Tree Scilpture

Sal Villano — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:41:20 -0500

Copper on Granite - Wire Tree Scilpture
11" X 7" X 7" Made of 26 Gauge Copper Wire.
Clear glass fringe beads are woven into
the branches and twigs. Mounted on
2 thick blocks of solid black granite in

Bonsai Island #2 - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:38:51 -0500

Bonsai Island #2 - Wire Tree Sculpture
13"wide x 16"high x 13" deep. Tree is made of 18 & 26 gauge silver colored steel wire. The branches and twigs contain hundreds of multi-colored tiny glass fringe beads. Each bead is interwoven with the wire giving the structure of the tree a more natural look. The tree, and a very interesting piece of driftwood, are mounted on various size and shaped pieces of blue stained glass. All is bound together in sand and pebbles. The sand is painted using India ink to look like moss. The overall piece has the feel of a tropical island set in the center of a deep blue sea. When displayed in direct sunlight or very bright lights, the sculpture is ablaze with reflective color.