January 22, 2009

Encased in Concrete 88

Today was a productive day on the Encased in Concrete 88 front. I fully grouted 2 pieces, partially grouted 3, and partially tiled 1. Tomorrow I hope to finish the 3 left from today and tile like a mad woman.





This is a photo of the Big One, it is more than 3 feet across. I started tiling it this week.

January 12, 2009

Back to work

Hello,
Well, I'm back to work this week. New photos and info will be up soon.
Monica

December 10, 2008

Snowman

The Snowman who sits at the end of my driveway has held up to the weather and various animals for over 8 years. He is made from balls of old poultry wire covered with concrete, rebar, and ceramic tile.

December 08, 2008

Art in Motion at The Morris Graves Museum of Art

Art in Motion one-of-a-kind artist mannequins.

Untitled piece by Monica Schill currently on display at The Morris Graves Museum of Art in Eureka, CA

Bid on my piece and others at Mannequin Masquerade on Wednesday, December 10th at 7 p.m. a live auction with the proceeds benefiting the many programs of the Humboldt Arts Council. All sculptures will be on display in the Rotunda Gallery at the Morris Graves Museum of Art in Eureka, CA. For more information go to: http://www.humboldtarts.org/Exhibitions/artInMotion/artInMotion.html

New Work Area

Good morning! Here are a couple of shots of my new temporary work space. I love it. It's an old green house that we will be taking down as soon as I am done with Encased in Concrete 88. So, it has great lighting and is warm in these cold winter months.





December 07, 2008

Encased in Concrete 88...Back in a Flash!!!

The preview at Back in a Flash in Garberville went great. Lots of people came by to see and give feedback. Leo and I moved 13 of the smaller pieces down for the show. 4 mosaicked and 9 plain. The best reactions came form children ,who sat on them and even kicked them to see what would happen. I'm inspired to finish and excited about the up coming show at the Morris Graves.

December 03, 2008

Encased in Concrete 88 at Back in a Flash!!!

I will be showing a preview of several of the Encased in Concrete 88 pieces at my daughters store Back in a Flash 825 Redwood Dr. in Garberville, CA on Friday Dec. 5th from 5-8pm. Come by and take a look.

November 11, 2008

Garbage Pillows


Garbage Pillows 2004 approximately 36 x 36 x 16 inches each
ferro cement & garbage.

As the stuffing to give them shape, each
garbage pillow is filled with non-recyclable garbage, collected
from my own household over a 6 month time period. Then,
each is encased in a layer of concrete to preserve it. My
intent is to show how much space this garbage would take up
if it had actually made it to a landfill.

November 08, 2008

Rubber Duck

Rubber Duck is made out of rusty chicken wire and concrete.