So a few weeks ago as I was sweeping up some whirly-bird Maple seeds and found myself thinking about Andrew Goldsworthy (from yesterday's post). Here I had an ample supply of natural material, what would Goldsworthy do with this?
I thought in order to do anything, I'd need a glue gun.... but that probably would break the "natural material" rules for this form of art. After a day or two of looking at the swept up pile of seeds I had a vision of those popcorn balls we'd eat as kids. I wasn't sure of the recipe, but after consulting my Betty Crocker Cookbook, I decided I would try to make a LARGE ball of whirly-birds. I went off to the the store to buy two large bottles of corn syrup. I cooked my sugar mixture on the stove until I thought it was done (guess it wasn't)....
Thank goodness Greg was not around to witness the the mess I created on the back porch. I had a large tub I used to stir the mixture together, then laid out on a plastic bag to try to form my ball. I had greased my gardening gloves so I would not get all stuck together.
Sadly my ball did not hold..... so I just pile up the sticky mess in a pot and put behind the garage to wait and see if any animals would be enticed to eat the whirly-bird candy treat.
Well, you win some and you lose some, even Andrew Goldsworthy can have an unsuccessful day as showed in this YouTube clip.
you are too funny - I think I'd like to spend a week with you :)
ReplyDeleteOh good Renee! I'd welcome an "assistant". You could clean up all the messes I make.
ReplyDeleteThis is too hilarious! I love how you see things in a different light :) Your imagination blooms everyday!
ReplyDeleteDid I mention that I like this art? Maybe you should do a "how to" Youtube clip.
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