Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Treasure Chests : Part 3

It has taken a few days to remember what I was doing before my trip to China. But, now that I have had some time to recollect and readjust my internal clock.
I am happy to share some of the progress on the "treasure chests" that I have been working on.  
TITLE: "Half Dollar? (V1)"
MEDIUM: Copper, Brass, Silver, Gold, 1942 Liberty Half Dollar
DIMENSIONS: 3”, 3”, ¼” 
DATE: 2009
This box was the first prototype and I am rather pleased with how it turned out. Although the box can overpower the presence of the piece within, under the right lighting they do compliment each other very well.

TITLE: "Half Dollar? (V1)"
MEDIUM: Copper, Brass, Silver, Gold, 1942 Liberty Half Dollar
DIMENSIONS: 3”, 3”, ¼”
DATE: 2009
TITLE: "One Cent? (Red Indian)" 
MEDIUM: Copper, Silver, Vitreous Enamel, 1904 Indian Head penny
DIMENSIONS: 2”, 2”, ¼”
DATE: 2011 
This black hinged box is not necessarily finished yet, and I am not sure what else will be added to it, but, it is interesting to see how these cases develop and progress as inspiration guides their creation.

TITLE: "One Cent? (Red Indian)"
MEDIUM: Copper, Silver, Vitreous Enamel, 1904 Indian Head penny
DIMENSIONS: 2”, 2”, ¼”
DATE: 2011 
TITLE: "100 Dollars?"
MEDIUM: Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Silver, Brass, Copper/Nickel Mokume-Gane, Paper Money
DIMENSIONS: 6”, 3”, ¼”
DATE: 2009
A more daring design approach, I am really excited to see where this idea is going.

TITLE: "100 Dollars?"
MEDIUM: Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Silver, Brass, Copper/Nickel Mokume-Gane, Paper Money
DIMENSIONS: 6”, 3”, ¼”
DATE: 2009
This design presents a few interesting challenges to work around, although having a challenge is always a great exercise. Hopefully through making all of these different cases, I eventually stumble upon the ideal solution for packaging and displaying these "treasures".

TITLE: "100 Dollars?"
MEDIUM: Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Silver, Brass, Copper/Nickel Mokume-Gane, Paper Money
DIMENSIONS: 6”, 3”, ¼”
DATE: 2009
None of these cases are 100% finished yet, but some of them are getting very close to being completed. 

TITLE: "100 Dollars?"
MEDIUM: Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Silver, Brass, Copper/Nickel Mokume-Gane, Paper Money
DIMENSIONS: 6”, 3”, ¼”
DATE: 2009
There are still a few other designs that I am playing around with as well. I hope to share the evolution of these cases and the other designs I am working on as well (when I find the time). 
I have so many projects to work on at the moment it can be difficult to decide where to focus my attention. 
Regardless I will be back with more progress soon.
If you would like to see part 1 of this "Treasure Chest" series, Just CLICK HERE
Until next time.
Peace and Love

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