Wine Label Bird (orange)

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2021 Smithsonian Craft Show - Jessica Beels

By Jessica Beels

Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021

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I am one of 100 artists selected for the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show. SCROLL DOWN to see all my items. For more about me, click on EVENT INFORMATION.  For a full list of Craft Show artists, click HERE. Jessica Beels jbeelsdesign@gmail.com

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• Lot Description
  Part of the Tipple series (favorite beverages) – Recycled bird with outer covering of wine labels (Indaba Chenin Blanc 2018, La Grange Tiphaine Nouveau Nez 2016, Calabretta Terre Sicilane Rosato 2018) and used metallic wrapping tissue; bird body made from reclaimed materials (cardboard, postcards, packing newsprint); legs made from reclaimed wire from deconstructed sculpture.
  
  Wine labels can have wonderful colors and lovely fonts, but the challenge is to get them off the bottle (either by soaking or by heating) and then to remove the adhesive so they lay flat on each other when applied to a sculptural surface. This requires dampening and rubbing the adhesive backing off carefully to avoid ripping. Some attempts are more successful than others. Who knew wine labels use so many different weights and types of paper, printing and adhesives! It has been an adventure collecting labels for the Tipple series. I have just begun to use my stash. I welcome commissions using labels from your favorite bottles - just be forewarned of the risk that they might not all survive to make in on a bird!
  
  * WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
  * Individual birds weigh c 1 ounce (30 g) and measure c. 4.5–6”H x 4–6”L x 2”W.
  *Please inquire for exact details for each piece, if required.
  * Domestic shipping and handling $15.00

  Condition

  CARE AND HANDLING:
  * All birds are sealed with a UV-resistant sealant to make them water resistant and deter fading.
  * Please display indoors, avoiding direct sunlight and extremely damp environments.
• Shipping Info

  • Within seven (7) days of Artist’s receipt of payment from the purchaser, the Artist will ship the object(s) purchased. Sold objects will be shipped directly from the Artist to the purchaser. Shipping arrangements and charges will be determined by Artist and the purchaser and will not be the responsibility of the Smithsonian (including the Committee). The Smithsonian (including the Committee) shall not be responsible to Artist or the purchaser for any loss or damage to the Object incurred in transit or otherwise.