Lawrence James Bailey

For a Flask of Tea or Potential Trouble

2022

Acrylic & spray enamel on canvas

Mixed media on wood. Composed of 16 3.5" x 3.5" squares.

Glazed porcelain

Acrylic, plastic, modeling paste on canvas

Secrets

Obra sobre papel

c1930s cocktail lounge coloured cutout on wooden plaque featuring a white dinner jacket clad patron & buxom waitress conversing Art Sz: 13 1/2"H x 9 1/4"W Frame Sz: 18"H x 13 3/4"W...

Sharon Brooks, the imaginative creator of the mixed media assemblage sculpture "Too Much Tea," describes it as a whimsical and delightful artwork. The centerpiece of this piece is a silver tray, cleverly supported by pounded silver cones that securely hold a wooden plate in place through drilled holes. This arrangement not only provides stability but also adds a touch of resilience to the sculpture. In her creative manipulation, Brooks has added a playful twist by incorporating the head of a doll sitting atop a teapot. It appears as if the doll is emerging from the teapot, with her arms playfully sticking out of the snout. This unique concept adds a sense of charm and intrigue to the artwork, reinventing the traditional tea-serving experience. The sculpture is further enhanced by the presence of multiple trays...