Mandala CCLXVI, The Miniature Duckies

 

(Above:  Mandala CCLXVI, Nicknamed: The Miniature Duckies.  Custom framed: 17 1/2" x 17 1/2".  Found objects hand-stitched to a section of a vintage quilt.  Objects include: Eight miniature rubber duckies and one normal-sized one; a souvenir plate; rabies pet tags; beer bottle caps; yellow telephone plugs; belt buckles; copper U-clamps; yellow Tiddlywinks; assorted buttons and beads. Click on any image to enlarge.)

When designing Mandala CCLXV, (Nicknamed the Ultimate Rubber Duckies), I auditioned these eight miniature ones in various placements.  Nothing worked.  I gave up.  Yet, the eight duckies just sat on my table as if staring at me with disappointment.  

 

(Above:  Detail of Mandala CCLXVI.)

I couldn't help myself. I sort of promised them that they would get their own mandala. Okay ... I admit it!  I do talk to my materials ... not out loud ... because I'm well aware that they won't answer ... but in my mind there's a conversation.  A promise was made and another foundation was put together for these otherwise lonely duckies!

 

(Above:  Detail of Mandala CCLXVI.)

Because this piece is small, it didn't take long to make the duckies happy!  In the process, I was happy too!