Tuesday, January 4, 2011

House No. 4: The Dresden Walls

House No. 4: The Dresden Walls
repurposed paper, foil, and miscellaneous scrap on chipboard
6.5 in. x 6.5 in.
004/365; 01/04/11

Being a human magpie, I collect every shiny thing that I come across. I have organized boxes of paper, candy foils, laminated papers, the interiors of tea bag envelopes ...

For today's house, I thought that I'd break into my collection, which actually includes a few pieces of Dresden foil scrap that I didn't end up using. The metallic paper being an homage to the Dresden handicraft, I decided to make today's home in one of the styles of Saxony.

I find the most unique part of the house's collage, and what makes it look like the houses of that region, is the foiling of the half-timber that ornaments the walls.

Update 04/20/2011: Better photo.
Now with 100% more natural light.


Ahh. So much better.

5 comments:

  1. Thanks, Noah. I think that I may have to reshoot it. I got done way after natural light was available, and I was no match for the metallic reflection of the lights I set up.

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  2. It's magical. Love it, but yes, let's see it in natural lighting.

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  3. It truly is amazing what you are able to do with that box of scraps you have. I am lucky enough to be able to see this in person so I know the full effect of how amazing it is. ♥

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  4. I like the way the light hits it. It looks lit up and festive...like Christmas in the making.

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