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Sure, you think that colored pencils are needed only for drawing and ear picking, but Jennifer Maestre doesn’t think so. The artist always uses things other than for their intended purpose.
Meet Jennifer Maestre, a South African-born, Massachusetts-based artist, who makes beautiful sculptures using wooden pencils.
"My sculpture art was originally inspired by the form and function of the sea urchin. The spines of the urchin, so dangerous yet beautiful, serve as an explicit warning against contact. The alluring texture of the spines draws the touch in spite of the possible consequences. The tension unveiled, we feel the push and pull, desire and repulsion. The sections of pencils present aspects of sharpness and smoothness for two very different textural and aesthetic experiences.
To make the pencil sculptures, I take hundreds of pencils, cut them into 1-inch sections, drill a hole in each section (to turn them into wooden beads), sharpen them all, and sew them together to form a unique artwork. The beading technique I rely on most is peyote stitch," Jennifer wrote on her website.
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Daffydillz~ 2 years ago (edited)
Reminds me of some kind of strange succulent. Edited to add that it's intriguing in a way. Seems to grow on you.
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João Teixeira 2 years ago
Madam I believe it's one of those sea slugs that resemble a rabbit
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Marilyn Holt 2 years ago
These are all pretty amazing and must have involved a lot of work. But, well, I don't really like them. They just seem a bit creepy.
Christina Turocy 2 years ago
Then don't look at them! It wouldn't be called art if it didn't make you feel some type of way!
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João Teixeira 2 years ago (edited)
This is my fav It's looks like something from a place I don't quite remember where
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Daffydillz~ 2 years ago (edited)
Alien squid 🐙 or octopus, maybe 🤔 ETA, I love the different textures on this one. The gaping hole that looks like teeth is rather nightmarish and creepy.
Kochab 2 years ago
The movie dreamcatchers has this alien creature in it which was just a more toothy complex version of this. As a Stephen king fan this is way cool weasal.jpg 
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Daffydillz~ 2 years ago
Looks like an interesting succulent. Looks like a wire running to it, wonder if it's a light 🤔.
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Daffydillz~ 2 years ago
For some reason I'm reminded of Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street, lol 😆
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Raymond Pobiak 2 years ago
Cactus seems like a proper thought here, and likely for some of the others.
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Jennifer Maestre's artistic journey demonstrates how everyday items can transcend their typical functions to capture intriguing visual experiences. Her unique approach to sculpture art, much like Tuomas Markunpoika's work with pencils, showcases the creative potential found in repurposing these common tools.
To explore another fascinating application of pencils, consider how they're transformed into vases, offering insights into their versatility beyond traditional uses.
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BookFanatic 2 years ago
These are so cool! I'd love to see a time-lapse video of one being created.
R.k. White 2 years ago
Wow! These are beautiful! So interesting, like you could stare at them and always see something you didn't before!
Mr_Alfreado 2 years ago
These are really cool but all I could think about was what if you tripped while coming back to work on it and all of those points pierce into you. Really awesome apart from that
Michelle A 2 years ago
These are very creative but unfortunately, the heebie jeebies got the best of me after a couple of pics. "Shudders"
BookFanatic 2 years ago
These are so cool! I'd love to see a time-lapse video of one being created.
R.k. White 2 years ago
Wow! These are beautiful! So interesting, like you could stare at them and always see something you didn't before!
Mr_Alfreado 2 years ago
These are really cool but all I could think about was what if you tripped while coming back to work on it and all of those points pierce into you. Really awesome apart from that
Michelle A 2 years ago
These are very creative but unfortunately, the heebie jeebies got the best of me after a couple of pics. "Shudders"
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