I was creating a sign today to describe the artwork that was being put on display for a particular class and in searching for a totem pole image, I came across this:
I think these are just amazing, the time that must have gone in to creating these lilliputian sized artifacts. They were sculpted by an artist named, Diem Chau, and I love their rainbow happiness. What a true little piece of art. The personality that they each appear to have for something so minuscule is quite astounding.
The girl reminds me of the soap carving that Boo Radley made of Jem and Scout in “To Kill A Mockingbird”. They have that air of vintageness about them with the styling of the girl’s hair and dress. Maybe these would be the modern version of what Boo would carve?
The smell while carving them had to be heaven. I love the smell of a fresh pack of crayola crayons, that waxy scent that is distinctive to them. It is not the aroma of a candle or of any other crayon brand.
There was nothing better in the world when you were little, then when you got a new pack of crayons and a coloring book and your entire afternoon was spent lying on your belly deciding which color you would pick for the ballerina’s slippers. Oh, to be little again!
(Images found here)
Miss Holly says:
Oh….these are so cool…..I too just love the smell of a box of crayons…and I still love to color..Dover books has the best coloring books I have ever seen.You can find them Online at Dover publications…you will love them..one is seed packet covers!!!!!
May 16, 2011 — 8:59 pm
Alison says:
adorable! you have such a knack for finding delightful little things…thanks for sharing!
May 16, 2011 — 9:56 pm