I love African art because it is so vibrant and warm, full of colour. If you have ever been there you will know what I mean when I say the feel of Africa is unforgettable. I miss it so much and this gecko is a reminder. We always had a few geckos on the walls in the house. They eat insects, usually stay up near the ceiling, occasionally fight with each other, which is fun to watch, but are welcome house guests.
My gecko is a riot of colour and not at all realistic except for the shape and is framed in a light wood picture frame. He is attached to the glass so is a tactile piece of art either to hang on a wall or free standing. I have hand cut all the glass, this is not from a mould, and it has been in the kiln 3 times. Hope you like him!
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9 comments:
Lovely work - I particularly like the purple stripes on the fingers.
Ali x
Lovely vibrant colours.
Your work is beautiful Terry, the colours on this piece are so vibrant
I love your Gecko - I also love African art, although I've never been there.
He's lovely, I love the colours you have used. I've never been to Africa but my daughter has been on a short visit and she loved it.
Jan x
Stunning work, for some reason geckos seem popular with teenage boys
Ooohh he's stunning I love all the colours on him.
I certainly do like him, great work and beautiful colours :)
The gecko is just wonderful!
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Birgit
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