The inspiration for March ABS at the Art Bead scene blog is that of Totems. Owning to the color palette, the inspiration, somehow gave me a Fairie vibe than that of totems, but I had made an art component recently with a lion, in similar yet saturated hues, which I really loved and thought might work well for this challenge. So I made a My Dear Lion, an Artisan mixed media necklace.
About my art components:
I had made three – 2 were experimental resin pieces where I tried including patina inks and mica inclusions withing resin creating a sort of amber/ twinkling stars look. They were made by the same marbling technique used in my Earrings challenge, but these came out very differently. These two are my support components.
Main component – Lion pendant – It is a handcut copper pendant on which I drizzled silver solder to create the lion and the stars. Later I dabbed patina inks on top to bring out the details. I have used both the blues and the ochre from the given color palette
Inspiration for my components:
I don’t believe in Totems as such but I love lions and would probably pick a lion for my totem if I had too! Lord Narasimha (half man- half lion) is my favourite God, and I adore Aslan from Narnia. I think that he is the most prettiest thing on earth. I know, odd choice of words right? but hey I am crazy about him. In my component I have tried to portray the scene where Aslan climbs on top of the rocks, (stonetable??) and roars but I changed it a bit by bringing in stars and the night sky for a starry night sort of mood. Starry night by Van Gogh is one of my favourite works of art and if you look closely it conveys a meaning similar to that of the scene in the movie – There is a beacon of hope even during the darkest of nights; Even the worst of storms will pass.
Lion as my Totem:
As a totem, a lion symbolises independence and confidence which is balanced by a quiet demeanor. It also stands ability to bring about changes through creative thinking. A lion is also a symbol of leadership, home, inner strength and serenity. I hope that by creating a lion totem I am able to channel some of that peace and serenity in my life.
So what do you think of it? Do you believe in Totems?
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers
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