Altered Art Piece: These Shoes…
For some reason, typing the search phrase “Altered Arts” on Google doesn’t bring terrific results. Sure, I get the links to two interesting resources on this topic within the first two pages: Altered Arts Magazine and the Altered Book Club. I even got a couple of links to my own work on the first page. But, a person looking for an idea on what exactly is altered arts or a person looking for tips and tricks on creating altered arts just might get a bit lost in the beginning. You see, right now, I think there’s not enough easily available resources on the web regarding this young topic. I’m hoping that I can help change this.
So, consider this piece a first on a series of writings and demos on altered arts — a relatively new field in the world of art. At least, in the modern context. I believe art alterations have been going on for ages. It’s just not recognised and documented enough. Altered art pieces are the sort that you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Obviously, I’m with the former group. There may not be a lot of us, but I know that I’m not the only member of this group either.
What are Altered Arts anyway?
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Write a Comment»Interesting article and nice art pieces! Just found your blog, and I like it. Take care! /H
This was the third site I looked at on a Google search so searches for Altered Arts is improving, thanks for your site.
Kathy
Hanna: Thanks! I’m glad you liked my blog and my art.
Kathy: That’s good. It’s been a while since I wrote this entry, so it’s great that there’s more interest in altered arts coming up.
I have a 15 yr. old son who will be auditioning to get in to a really great arts high school this fall. He needs to send a resume explaining his strengths & desires as an artist. He’s a musician who has a lot of talent & passion. He has a brother who is serving in the Army & is being shipped to Iraq. His brother sent him an old pair of his Army boots. Tom (the musician) wants to take one of the boots and decorate it really funky with cool embellishments etc. & put his resume in the boot. He said he’d write “Hoping to get my foot in the door.” Any good ideas for his boot? Love your work! Amy