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City of Gold 10: Riverside – Miniature wall sculpture by NancyDee Sculptures

The black piece of hooked metal that I mounted this ‘city’ on is a mystery – I have no idea what it is or used to do. However, I do recognise the ‘former lives’ of many of the gold-coloured ‘buildings’ I found on the Melbourne streets. Do you as well?

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This small 7x10x2cm cityscape wall sculpture is called City of Gold 10: Riverside. It is the 10th in my Cities of Gold series, which I have been working on for several years, and which I will limit to 12 in total.

I mounted this wall sculpture on a black piece of metal with a hook on the back. A long thin piece of metal forms the ‘river’. Variously shaped gold-coloured items, including a zipper pull, bulldog clip, fasteners form the ‘buildings’. And what better ‘moon’ than the top of a thumbtack. These bits and bobs I found on the streets of Melbourne during my daily walks.

I am 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 that suggests a meandering river, rusted sheet metal that transforms into a cloud, or a broken tile that 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 and, at the same time, reminds you of the 5Rs to help our planet: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.

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Assemblage, Mixed Media

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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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