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Old Paintbrush Handles Sculpted Into Heads of Women by Rebecca Szeto
“2 1/2” (2010). Oil on Carved Paintbrush.
In a poetic twist of fate, end-of-life paintbrushes are whittled down and sculpted into artwork by San Francisco-based artist Rebecca Szeto. Tools that were once used to create artwork, now bear the face of female portraits largely inspired by women of the Renaissance period and other female figures of art history. Szeto, who previously worked as a faux finisher, uses her skill and background to create playful objects that question our notions of beauty and value; trash and treasure. “The slow and repetitive nature of whittling becomes a meditative activity,” says Szeto, referring to her ongoing series of Paintbrush Portraits. For Szeto, the build-up of paint layers helps define their ultimate form as she reflects “on the idiosyncrasies of each individual brush.”
“The World Is Your Oyster” (2013). Oil on Carved Paintbrush
“Reflections on Beauty” (2010). Mirror, Oil on Carved Paintbrush (Installation).
Geisha (2010). Oil on Carved Paintbrush.
“Doña Hongari (after Velazquez)” (2011). Oil on carved paintbrush.
“Untitled (Blue)” (2013). Oil, Acrylic on Carved Paintbrush.
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