5th Beijing International Art Biennale

The date has finally arrived. This week I will be traveling to Beijing to attend the 2012 Beijing International Art Biennale.
The opening reception will be on the 28th of September in the National Art Museum of China. The piece that was selected to participate is "3Dollars?" from the "Monetary Bondage" series.

"3 Dollars?", Daniel Icaza, 2009, Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Silver, Brass, Paper Money

"3 Dollars?", Daniel Icaza, 2009, Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Silver, Brass, Paper Money

I am not sure how much access I will have to the internet in China, so I may not have much to share until I get back. Hope to find a way to still share things.
Regardless I will be back soon with more to share, one way or another.
Until next time.
Peace and Love

Treasure Chests : Part 2

Part of the challenge of creating these "treasure chests" is deciding how to finish them. 

I wanted to go ahead and try something bold to see how it looks. Hopefully is does not distract or compete with the art work within the box. We will just have to wait and see. . .

Working

This gold leafing process is quite lengthy just because of the drying time required. This stuff stays tacky to the touch for days. . .

Applying adhesive medium

Hopefully it is worth all the waiting. 

Black leaf on box

Even if it does not work out for its intended purpose. It is most definitely going to be an awesome box.
Back soon with more.
Part 1 --- Part 3
Until next time.

Peace and Love 

Treasure Chests : Part 1

Finally got around to working on "Monetary Bondage" again.

For a long time now I have been trying to find a display and transport solution for these art works.

Box making station

It has been a long evolution of different stands and cases, but I think I have finally found the solution I had been waiting for.

Close up of the box making station

I have begun making little "treasure chests" to house and display this collection of work.. It is a labor intensive process, but I do enjoy it.

Boxes in various stages of construction

 For now I am still playing around with different formats and designs, but I like where this is going. 

I will be sharing the progress as things develop.
I will be back with more soon.
CLICK HERE to read Part 2 of this series.
CLICK HERE to read Part 3 of this series.

Until next time.
Peace and Love  

Master Card?

Recently finished the newest addition to the "Monetary Bondage" series. 

"Master Card?" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2012, Copper, Brass, Nickel, Credit Card

This is the second credit card in the collection. 

"Master Card?" (back), Daniel Icaza, 2012, Copper, Brass, Nickel, Credit Card 

If you would like to see the first one feel free to CLICK HERE. 

"Master Card?" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2012, Copper, Brass, Nickel, Credit Card 

I am really looking forward to spending more time on this series and playing around with some new ideas.
I will be back with more to share soon.

Until next time.

Peace and Love

Working Hard

Just a few pictures for now. . .

I am always amazed by the things that emerge from this "chaos" 

Special thanks to Kaylee for taking these pictures for me. . . 

Be back with more to share soon.

Until next time.

Peace and Love