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Medium: Metal Wire Paint
Description: A jar-like form made from woven metal wire arranged in an organic cluster. Metal wire, as the material
of my choice, is colored in black to give it an ink-like appearance, almost like a drawing but three-dimensional. The
individual object depicts a jar or a vessel with a mouth opening on one end to collect abundance and the body to
store what abundance means to you. I have always been fascinated by the idea of abundance. But, of course,
abundance can manifest in many forms: money, love, happiness, positive relationships, good health, and so much
more.
The process starts by creating the grid frame using a technique commonly used in the construction industry called
rebar wire tying. When the structure is complete, I strengthen the joints by soldering them using a small butane
torch. A smaller size wire is then weaved meticulously from top to the end, giving it a meshlike appearance. Finally,
multiple coats of paint are used to protect the material from rusting. The process is slow and repetitive; I used it as
my meditation.