During a recent stint of workshops in Mullewa, I showed the ladies how to create their own beads using images of their artworks. These are so incredibly special and will be produced by the ladies to sell at the Womens Art Centre. This will in turn, enable them to purchase more supplies so they can continue to create more incredible polymer clay jewellery. I really love the concept of these and am so proud of the ladies. The blurb for each bead is below the image itself. Thanks to the ladies for allowing me to share the images and stories for these pieces.
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| Story: Mass rock was made out of a big rock. The people used to live at the Common in Mullewa years ago and the priest used to say Mass every Sunday. Artist: Barbara Comeagain. Bead created by myself. Barb unfortunately missed the session so the ladies will be teaching her how to create these gorgeous beads. |
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| Story: My Mum and Dad and their eight children. The green are the boys and the yellow are the girls. Artist: Wendy Jackamarra. Bead created by Wendy herself. This was her very first attempt. |
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| Story: This is the Rabbit Proof Fence. The circles are some of the stations, some people sitting around at dinner, camp cooking kangaroo stew and damper. There are sand hills and rocky places along the Rabbit Proof Fence, and all the animal tracks up and down the fence. Artist: Susan Merry. Bead created by Susan herself. This was her first attempt. |
S Ward said it – Gorgeous beads, and even more special because of the stories that to with them.
These are utterly breathtaking Debbie. You must have felt such joy for yourself AND the ladies! Really special art.
aww thanks Wendy. I'm so glad you like them. This technique has such huge potential for the ladies…I just hope they continue on with it. Thanks again.
Beautiful beads and even more so given they have significant meaning to the life of the artists.
I think so too Suzanne. Thanks for your lovely comment.
Wow!!! These are awesome. Well done ladies
Thanks so much Michelle. I think they've done an incredible job. Thanks so much for your comment.