Avenue Victor Hugo
Cross-stitch on aida cloth (25.4cm X 38.63cm)
Cross-stitch on aida cloth ( 25.4cm X 38.63cm)
The 44 different colors of thread and 29,820 stitches create a nostalgic memory of strolling in Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris. My most memorable experiences in the neighborhood include: going out for family dinners, my tears rolling down my cheeks as the toy store was closed, and my laughter as my father put me on his shoulders. The 150 hours of work spent on this piece is dedicated to appreciating all these small yet meaningful moments.
Gumball
Clay, underglaze, wooden balls, wood glue, fish string, gloss medium, acrylic paint
(25 X 150 CM)
Clay, underglaze, wooden balls, wood glue, fish string, gloss medium, acrylic paint (25cm X 150cm)
Every Thursday my grandfather Ali gave out small gumball boxes to his grandchildren. I recall the joy I had opening the orange flavored gumball box and pouring the gumballs into my hand salivating for the chance to put it in my mouth. There are 52 orange hand-painted gumballs that represent the 52 Thursdays in one calendar year that are extended from the ceramic gumball box.