As promised here are some more lab experiments for ya. Here is the latest from my "Zoo-illogical" series. A man-agerie or sorts.
Dr. Cyclops-Self Portrait
He's got the whole world in his hand....
He's got the whole world in his hand....
Man-Cow Disease
he's so fine...he's so bovine....
Elephant Child
This one is based on the Hindhu deity Ganesha.
This one is based on the Hindhu deity Ganesha.
Those tusk-like things are actually devil's claws...I've talked about being sent a bunch of these strange pods in previous posts. They have even come in handy here in Australia.
Rhino Racer
Wind him up and watch him go....weeeeeeeeee. I don't think rhinos say "weeee"... 
Boxer Rebellion
What's not to love about this guy? He's tough...he's cool and he's in your face. By the way those things on the corners of the frames are teeth...dentures.
What's not to love about this guy? He's tough...he's cool and he's in your face. By the way those things on the corners of the frames are teeth...dentures.
He'll knock your block off....POW!
El Torro's Revenge
I have also called this : the Running of the Man. For you Aussies ...notice the Footy goal in the background.
Mary Kay-9 Cosmetics
This one reminded me of Sarah Jessica Parker in Mars Attacks. It's even the same hair-do, though her head was transplanted on the body of a chihuahua...this is more of labrador
Thats it for the Cyclops creations.Melbourne
I just got back from Melbourne. Had a great time teaching workshops out there. Thanks Marg, Kathy, Caro, and Con. Ate well...Junked well (thanks to Jen Crowsley who took Judy and I to some secret haunts in the area)...hey what can I say...I'm hooked on the junk. Looks like I'll be back next year. Thought I'd offer some links to some of my students blogs....this is what they're saying.
I just got back from Melbourne. Had a great time teaching workshops out there. Thanks Marg, Kathy, Caro, and Con. Ate well...Junked well (thanks to Jen Crowsley who took Judy and I to some secret haunts in the area)...hey what can I say...I'm hooked on the junk. Looks like I'll be back next year. Thought I'd offer some links to some of my students blogs....this is what they're saying.http://thetamarisk.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html
http://liz-aitken.blogspot.com/2008/02/demengie-fever.html
http://ancientechoes.squarespace.com/
http://goosmith.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html
http://kattsstuff.blogspot.com/
and here's some more photos from the event here
http://www.ancientechoes.com.au/good.htm
CHA 2008
I'm off to L.A. for a little less than a week for CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) in Anaheim. If you're attending, stop over to the F&W Publication (Northlight) booth and say hey. I'll be doing demos on Sunday and Monday. Not looking forward to the flight....yikes.
cheers,
Michael
Your new series look's wonderful; I can just see you in your Lab coat, disecting things.
ReplyDeleteYour class was amazing Michael, your such a wonderful teacher, and a great junk shopper as well.
Till we meet again amegio!!
Jen
WOWZA! is that even a word?
ReplyDeleteThese are so fabulous Michael, I love them all. The titles that you have given them are very humorous and clever indeed, fantastic!
Your classes in Melbourne sounded like they were so much fun and that everyone had a great time, wish I could have been there.
I'm about to check out your students links now, thanks for posting them.
Have a safe trip to L.A.
Crazy stuff...Did you know at Texas A&M, they have cows with PORTHOLES, like the one you did?? The truth is stranger than fiction??!!! Love your stuff!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Michael, very cool.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great classes, they were such fun and we all learnt so much.
It was a real pleasure to meet you.
Kathy
I can't remember a Sunday better spent - thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I loved every minute of it, and can't wait till our paths cross again.
ReplyDeleteTOYS!!!
ReplyDeleteI bet you are enjoying cutting off their heads as much as I do!
Hahahahaaaaa!!!!
See you in a few days~ my dear...
XxooxX
J a n e
Your newest creations are ohhhh so amazing!! gawd your brain is brilliant!! ;)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the robbery! that is terrible!
Hope you have a grand time in LA for CHA~
xo ~Bella
p.s. I am extreeemely jealous you & Judy hung out at Keith's house, oh to be a fly on the wall that night ;)
Brilliant new creations, Michael, and the titles are as clever as the work. Boxer Rebellion indeed - ha ha. Love Ganesha, the Rhino, the Running Man the best. What a fruitful time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of work, Michael!!!
ReplyDeleteThe " manamals" are incredible.
I see a show in your future?????
My favorite is the "Running Man".
WOW.
Safe travels to lala land.
Fabulous work Michael, I love the Ganesha piece. It was great catching up with you and Judy again, hope we can catch up again next time.
ReplyDeletethese are some kinda wonderful. kudos!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see Jane saw the latest creations -- I was just about to say it looks like you two have been hanging out together!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you two collaborated on a piece, how many heads would the man-imal have? ;o)
Way cool, Dr Hyde! Hoping to be able to get to your classes when you're in New England... Deb
ReplyDeleteI just have to say it was a real treat to see a lot of these in person (in your class), to touch & feel these detailed creations, to see the colors live. Such treasures.
ReplyDelete~phyll~