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City by the Lake 1 – Hanging wall sculpture by NancyDee Sculptures

I knew I had to do something special with this large glob of metal when I found it – a ‘lake’ if ever I saw one! It was too large for my usual 10x10cm cityscapes, which is why I decided to mount it on a lovely striated planter box board, along with the orange tile on which I built a rusted cylindrical ‘city’. This is one of my favourite pieces, which I’ve kept since 2020, but I’ve now decided it’s time to find a new owner who will appreciate its unique features.

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This 19x20cm hanging wall sculpture is called City by the Lake 1. I created it from an orange tile, rusted cylinder ‘buildings’, aluminium blob for a lake and a rusted battery ‘sun’. The work is mounted on a piece of striated natural wood from a planter box. All of these bits and bobs I found on the streets of Melbourne during my daily walks.

I work as a found object assemblage artist and jewellery designer, creating wall sculptures, 3D sculptures and brooches. I limit my ‘raw materials’ to the metal, wood, tiles and plastic that I gather from streets and skips.

Many of my works are inspired by the Melbourne skyline, especially at sunrise and sunset. Often I try to incorporate ‘natural features’. A bent nail may suggest a meandering river. Rusted sheet metal can transform into a cloud. A broken tile becomes a mountain.

My more abstract works are stimulated by the found objects themselves, which I often place in juxtaposition. At other times, I emphasise their rusted, scratched or variegated surfaces.

My art is inspired by a strong interest in sustainability through repurposing and upcycling. My hope is that this artwork makes you smile. At the same time, reminds you of the 5Rs to help our planet: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.

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Nancy Dee

Sculptures & brooches from upcycled street and beach found objects

My name is Nancy D Lane. I am a found object assemblage artist working as NancyDee Sculptures. I love creating sculptures, brooches and art magnets from the metal, wood, tile and plastic I find on streets and beaches – mostly in Melbourne, though on my travels as well.My works range in size from less than 2×2cm to more than 2 metres. My art is inspired by the challenge of happenstance, using only the materials I pick up on my daily walks.I work as an artist in residence at River Studios in West Melbourne. I have had 7 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 60 group exhibitions. Most importantly, I am commited to sustainability and hope that my creative use of unloved and unwanted trash will serve as a reminder of the 5Rs: refuse, reduce, repurpose, reuse, and recycle.
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