Copyright April McDonaldOakland artist April McDonald has kindly allowed this blog to post a virtual exhibit of her found art. It's not everybody who can turn out something so beautiful, political, powerful, and communicative with bits and pieces rescued from those who don't possess the wherewithal to see art in everyday things.
Copyright April McDonaldSo much for Gertrude Stein's message about Oakland. There is a there there.
Copyright April McDonaldArmed with the everyday household implements of glue, stamps, scissors, thread, needle, and a few other materials, including rolls of felt of different colours, Ms. McDonald has found a way to create powerful images with a message:
Copyright April McDonaldIs there a gallery out there that will host these prayer flags?
Copyright April McDonaldSome of the messages are downright subversive:
Copyright April McDonaldIf you know of a gallery that is looking for local artists' exhibits of their work, please let us know.
We will be posting more from this artist soon:
Copyright April McDonaldAll images in this post are the property of April and Ian McDonald. Please respect their copyright, and do not reproduce these images without the express permission of the artists. Photos by Ian McDonald. Copyright April and Ian McDonald.
2 comments:
You've been a busy little beaver! With love from Ms. Manitoba from the land of beavers.
Haven't I, though?
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