BD Bondy
"The idea for the strumpets started after seeing some ‘Goddesses’ at an art show in Portland Oregon. I liked the idea, but wanted to create something more sculptural, and not really a Goddess, but something more fun and less spiritual."
"When I started working in clay, there was no stopping. I use low temperature clay that can be baked in the oven rather than fired. First the body is shaped and then the head. I drill them and use tamarisk (salt cedar) or chopsticks to create the final form. I then paint them with acrylic paints. Depending on what they ‘say’ to me, they receive various treatments in jewelry, pearls, coral, shells, what have you. Finally, they ‘tell’ me what their name is. I usually don't have a specific idea in mind when starting. But there is always some subtle (or not so subtle) characteristic that offers up a name."
"Frequently, they have a ‘full’ figure, often in the hips. Just an artistic preference I guess. Every strumpet is unique, as it starts and ends being made by my hands only. While I can try to make a copy, I cannot duplicate them, they are more like sisters. The jewelry is from various places, often also unique. Most of the jewelry has been given to me from my family, some from friends. It all has good Karma. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do."
All of BD's items will ship within six business days
"When I started working in clay, there was no stopping. I use low temperature clay that can be baked in the oven rather than fired. First the body is shaped and then the head. I drill them and use tamarisk (salt cedar) or chopsticks to create the final form. I then paint them with acrylic paints. Depending on what they ‘say’ to me, they receive various treatments in jewelry, pearls, coral, shells, what have you. Finally, they ‘tell’ me what their name is. I usually don't have a specific idea in mind when starting. But there is always some subtle (or not so subtle) characteristic that offers up a name."
"Frequently, they have a ‘full’ figure, often in the hips. Just an artistic preference I guess. Every strumpet is unique, as it starts and ends being made by my hands only. While I can try to make a copy, I cannot duplicate them, they are more like sisters. The jewelry is from various places, often also unique. Most of the jewelry has been given to me from my family, some from friends. It all has good Karma. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do."
All of BD's items will ship within six business days
Long Arm of the Law
Polymer Clay
Hanging Strumpet
Approximately 10"
$150
Shipping $15
Hanging Strumpet
Approximately 10"
$150
Shipping $15
Venus on Break
Polymer Clay
Approximately 10"
$175
Shipping $15
Approximately 10"
$175
Shipping $15
You Can Leave your Hat on
Polymer Clay
9" X 10 1/2
$220
Shipping $18
9" X 10 1/2
$220
Shipping $18
A Nice Pear
Polymer Clay on Wood Base
10"
$175
Shipping $16
10"
$175
Shipping $16
Gustav's Friend
Polymer Clay
Board Backing 16" X 3.5"
$160
Shipping $15
Board Backing 16" X 3.5"
$160
Shipping $15
Tanglewood West
PO Box 1052
Abiquiu, NM 87510
info@tanglewoodwest.com
PO Box 1052
Abiquiu, NM 87510
info@tanglewoodwest.com
