The artwork above, Journeys, was created by local Greensboro artist Frank Russell. The "found objects" sculpture was installed fall 2009 at Carolina Pediatrics. The Greensboro medical community does a wonderful job of supporting local artists. This four piece treasure incorporates a brass horn, a violin, a diploma, and so much more with a sign that says it is OK to touch CAREFULLY! How wonder for children to see such creativity and learn about recycling, upcycling, repurposing and fine art as soon as they are old enough to talk!
Frank Russell is a well-rounded artist who has gained international attention, especially for his "found objects" pieces. Many of these pieces are related to sea life and can be seen here. Frank can take old violin parts, guitar tuning pegs, fruitcake tins, bicycle horns, you-name-it and turn them into sea turtles, lobsters, and sharks faster than you can get them in the recycling bin! We seem to remember Frank commenting that, frequently, people drive by his house and leave scraps on his porch for him to transform! And transform, he does. Hats off to Frank Russell for his creativity and to Carolina Pediatrics for bring art into the lives of children!
Today, we're sharing this with our Ruby Tuesday friends who celebrate red every Tuesday!
That looks amazing. Mr Russell must be a great artist. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Steffe | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 05:59 AM
So much good news and fascinating creations in this post.
I like it.
The word "upcycling" is new to me. I like that too.
Posted by: Dina | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 06:38 AM
that must be fantastic to see in person. It's so cool when people are talented like that...one man's garbage is another man's gold.
Posted by: hip chick | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Where will your journey
take you today? A workplace
or a place of play?
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Something to ponder!
Posted by: RamblingRound | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Poems just roll off of Magical Mystical Teacher's fingers. Oh, to have that talent. I want to frame her Haiku above!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Quite cool. Love pieces like this... and SO colorful.
Posted by: birdman | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 09:13 AM
My next door neighbor works in this kind of art. Took me awhile to appreciate it, but I do now.
Lovely site you have.
Posted by: altadenahiker | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM
very unique
and colorful
I love unusual art pieces
you captured them beautifully
Posted by: dianne | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 12:07 PM
That is what I like to see. Many people knew how to do it I guess but just don't know how to showcase their talent it is never supported. Happy Tuesday!
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Posted by: Manang Kim | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Interting sculpture. You can make art out of anything if you can look past it's original use.
Posted by: barbara farr | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Oh my gosh, what an abstract art for musical instruments! What a talented artist he is indeed. Thanks for the post. Have a good Tuesday!
Posted by: mel cole | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 09:34 PM
So fun article is! I agree the idea!
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