This is just a small example of what my collaborator Jon Brumit and I can bring to YOUR living room. We carefully created this VCR Tape Sandwich between two opposing walls using no support other than the naturally occurring pressure between each tape.
Based on this photo, we were able to sell a few of these “sculpture parties” through a local gallery; one to Sean Penn and his wife, the other to the Birkhahn Family, and one to my mom (who is now my biggest collector).
The idea is that Jon and I come to your home and we brainstorm with you to figure out your sculptural needs and desires; we then set to work using only materials you have in your home to create a sculpture with you. From permanent outdoor sculptures to temporary indoor installations, we can do it all!
This past weekend, we visited the Birkhahn family and created a magnificent outdoor sculpture using some old things they wanted to get rid of. Actually, it was only one old thing, a ladder given to Mrs. Birkhahn by her father.
Jon and I buried it upside down. They absolutely loved its “simplicity and elegance.” Their neighbor among others came by for a peek, and I think we may be doing a sculpture party at his home soon.
If you are interested in this unique service please contact me and we can work something out.
Filed under 027 Start a Museum in Your Home, intss blog by on May 24th, 2005. 1 Comment.
Who needs to visit the museum anymore when you can have one of your very own… and enjoy it without leaving the comforts of your home. Save your money! With this easy and free technique, you can build your own personal “Home Museum” in minutes.
Pick out a “dead” space, or a “lively” one for that matter, in your home and put some of your things on display. These can be things that are important to you, things you’re attracted to because of their color, or just a hodge-podge of things you’d like to see together. It’s completely up to you!
I’ve chosen a series of three shelves that were very underused. On the top shelf, I placed a fancy hot water warmer behind a Krispy-Kreme doughnut box.
The second tier is a bit more exciting, sporting a Reddi-Wip can atop a homemade pedestal and a corn chip on the opposing pedestal. You can easily make these beautiful pedestals by wrapping plain white paper around a tupperwear container. Then you can do as I did by setting some everyday objects from around the house on top of them. These “plain” objects now take on a regal look that make a bold statement.
To dress the third tier, I just threw a couple of strange items together for a vintage effect.
It’s that easy and now you’re competing with some of the most renown contemporary artists around – Jeff Koons, Tom Sachs, Robert Gober to name a few.
Rotate your exhibit whenever you like by just changing out some or all of the items. You can also draw some more attention to your exhibit by tacking a sign and a balloon to the wall beside it.
Have an opening party and invite over some of your neighbors!
If you decide to start a “Home Museum, “please mail me your photos and I’ll post them – click here to e-mail me.
Who really needs Martha Stewart anyhow?
Filed under 027 Start a Museum in Your Home, intss blog by on May 10th, 2005. Comment.