Well, it's true. We're all going to die some day. Not something most of us dwell on but I feel we should keep it in mind. For me it's a combination of things that keeps it in the forefront. For one thing where I work death is a natural part of every day life and two I did almost die once. That experience changed so much in my life and I feel all the better for having had it.
This piece measures 18" x 14".
Rebecca said it well...I don't have a fear of clowns but this one is a bit scary. Our culture doesn't deal well with death, it is the elephant in the room. Your near death experience can only make each day sweeter.
happy fourth!
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | July 04, 2011 at 02:15 PM
amazing.
true.
thought provoking.
attention "getter"
(some people are more freaked out by clowns than death so either way you are getting their goats. so to speak)
perhaps a red door, that opens...with a mirror behind it. and a small wire turning handle...and that very funky music that one remembers with these wind up boxes.
love this ..."Pop goes the Weasel"
Posted by: rebecca | July 04, 2011 at 08:28 AM
i'm speaking to you from the other side...if i wasn't dead, i'd sure like to buy that clown. but he would scare me to death and then i'd be here all over again...seriously, he is amazing. i love love his sleeves.
Posted by: kerrie d. | July 03, 2011 at 01:10 PM
And, thank you for sending me the link!
Posted by: rochambeau | July 03, 2011 at 05:41 AM
Love it! Jenny I was going to write you an email this morning about this topic, but it's apropos to leave it here in your comment box.
A few weeks ago, I did ride my bike to the cemetery to look for the tombstone I told you about. To my surprise, many of the older stones inscriptions have denigrated. Thankfully, I do remember the sentiment which was much like your here above. Something like this:
As you look look at me here, remember that I was like you, and you too will be like here with me one day.
Why I like your piece above, is that death is something many people in the US don't like to discuss. As if, if they don't it won't happen to them.
Why not be open about it? Like your work above? Why should we not speak of the elephant in the room?
Love to you Jenny!
and Bravo.
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | July 03, 2011 at 05:40 AM