miChelle created a entire artist dialog about the sea and shore coast. She also re-claimed the Jet Star roller-coasters metal out of the sea, for public sculpture to be created and erected in Seaside Heights NJ permanently. The project is due to be completed 2020.
Blog Post: Picking up the Jet Star Roller Coaster
717. Venilia (2013)
33”h x 20”w x 45”l
Beach bench reclaimed from the storm Sandy, handrail, house trailer frame, welded together and powder coated in blue.
Meaning: Latin- of the sea and winds.
Parts recovered from the NJ Shore after storm Sandy.
715. ULA (2013)
29”h x 20”
All things acquired from the beach and encapsulated in a found bottle, incorporated with cable, wrench, file hanger and other metal welded together. Finish is hand made from crushed pigments. Sculpture is kinetic. Name is Celtic meaning Sea Jewel.
719. Umiko (2013)
18”h x 7”
Found objects welded and seashell finished in stain and clear coat.
Japanese name meaning “Child of the sea”.
716. Re’ (2013)
20”h x 12”
Beach Bench re-purposed with storm drain grate as a base. Finished in 12 coats of handmade paint with rainbow flakes.
Parts recovered from the NJ Shore after storm Sandy.
Collection of the artist.
miChelle re-claimed the roller-coasters metal for public sculpture to be erected in Seaside Heights NJ permanently. Due to be completed 2018.
Pictures: of the island after the storm- this is where collection of metals and other material for supporting sculptures were found.