I will share a peek at a new shrine in the making for Rebecca's 'Oaxacan Children's Grassroots' auction this Mexico Monday. The piece brings together a silver plated milagro heart from San Miguel...Mexican oilcloth, beadwork and tin.
The beadwork is stitched...bead by bead...
Many older works of mine have been solid bead encrusted surfaces...these days I use the beads with other materials to create richly textured surfaces.
and what could be more nourishing for a child's soul than warm cookies and a mothers touch.
A group of artists have come together over the past few years to create works to be auctioned off...monies raised for the Oaxacan Children's Grassroots organization.
Their vision...... to lessen poverty through education.
Difference begins at the grassroots level and requires community involvement and volunteer action to promote learning, greater self-esteem, and personal achievement
This years auction opens May 1. Watch as my shrine grows and for your opportunity to bid on these beautiful creations.
oh stephanie, you are the shrineanesta!
thank you for being apart of this project every year! you bring so much love and beauty in the hope of brighter futures.
i am so honored for the growing enthusiastic collection of artists who in loving mexico desire to give back with support her children.
Posted by: rebecca | February 28, 2011 at 09:04 AM
It will be so fun to see your work as it progresses, thanks for taking us along.
Posted by: jenny | February 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful work Stephanie. Each bead is sewn bead by bead? Wow! That is a lot work you are doing there. Your soul forever embedded in those beads, oilcloth and tin. I can feel the energy of it. Thanks for sharing and please pass me some of your talent and creativity senorita. Tee hee. :) Have a great week.
Posted by: gloria | February 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I love this benefit (purchased a shrine last year!) and so look forward to seeing what you create.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 28, 2011 at 03:21 PM
Oh this is stunning.
Yes! Feeling the love you are putting into this.
Posted by: gemma | February 28, 2011 at 06:08 PM
this is incredible...Stephanie, your work oozes with love, originality and COLORS!! I smile when I look at your art.
Posted by: deb taylor | March 01, 2011 at 03:56 AM
ohohohohh...
i love when you do the mixed*media!
and
with the mom peeking out
from the cherries...
that is delish!
:-)
oil cloth,
tin
and beads
you must be in 7th heaven, steph....
Posted by: somepinkflowers | March 01, 2011 at 08:16 AM
I would be happy to donate something...tell me how?...love what you are doing!!-L.
Posted by: Linda Gleitz | March 01, 2011 at 10:59 AM
This is beautiful, Steph.
Posted by: Meri @ Meri's Musings and Playing Along | March 01, 2011 at 01:36 PM
I admire the stitched bead work on your shrine very much..I have always wanted to try that, but never the patience. Best of luck with it..I will be sure to look at the auction when it starts. xo
Posted by: Julie Prichard | March 01, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Your shrine looks amazing, Stephanie; I would give anything to know how to create such beautiful beadwork. I love this project and was so proud to be a part of it last year. I've begun my shrine and am currently scouring local flea markets for just the right finishing touches. It will be so exciting to see all the shrines when the auction opens in May!
Posted by: Kathy | March 02, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I love seeing the evolution of your shrine this year...it's simply amazing! My studio may get up to a whopping 50 degrees today...you've inspired me to get out there and start working on mine!
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | March 02, 2011 at 11:58 AM
your work is so pretty and warm and shows so much care. this is beautiful. more! more!
Posted by: Chris | March 07, 2011 at 05:26 PM