Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Color of Money?

More "Monetary Bondage"... I just finished another piece of "Money Art". I suggest clicking on this picture and taking a closer look at this piece; as the reflective surface of the green (transparent) glass makes it difficult to appreciate the details (underneath the glass). . .

"Green and Gold Quarter Dollar?" (front) Daniel Icaza, 2011, Gold, Fine Silver, Copper, Vitreous Enamel, 1964 USA  Quarter Dollar  
 I call this one "Green and Gold Quarter Dollar?". There are a few interesting bits of information on this piece. This piece was created using one of the plates that was etched in the "Copper Soup" and it is also the first piece I have made for this series that features a completely enameled surface. As this was the first piece to be created this way I had a few issues, but I am quite satisfied with the finished result and I feel it has a strangely organic feel to it.

"Green and Gold Quarter Dollar?" (back) Daniel Icaza, 2011,  Gold, Fine Silver, Copper, Vitreous Enamel, 1964 USA Quarter Dollar 
 I had a lot of fun  making this piece and really enjoyed the added color achieved with the new enamelling approach, I can't wait to see what the next few pieces will end up looking like.
More too come soon....
Peace and Love until next time.

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