Beading to the Extreme

I watch a certain amount of public television, some Canadian and some from the States. Nancy Guppy's Art Zone from Seattle, WA is a weekly show that keeps me up to date about what's going on in that city.

David Chatt's creation made from beads

You can image how easy it was for me to follow the story associated with this image. What you're looking at is a toast purse, eggy glasses, bacon earrings and a slice of orange brooch all made from beads. And they are all free-standing works (not sewn to a shape).

Nancy Guppy in her October 28 episode spends just over 5 minutes (see video) talking to David Chatt the artist who creates this work. Mr. Chatt expresses his wide ranging interests and the desire to do something creative. If you watch the video to the end you'll find he articulates this drive better than most. I find in him a kindred spirit, that drive to do something inspired, if not a kindred skill set. Just to save you some time looking through Mr. Chatt's gallery, here's another of his creations.

Wisteria Vessel

The vessel is obviously a vase covered in beads, but the gentle curves and colours of the wisteria are just beautiful and again they are all made from beads. I've worked a little bit with beads and I know the challenge in manipulating the tiny ones used here. I'm amazed at the talent of this sculpture/artist/carpenter.

Thanks to Nancy Guppy for showing what one talented person can create with these little decorative objects. And thank you David Chatt for putting into words so effectively that desire to create.

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