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Taught by Gregory Kline at Hampshire College, Spring 2024
left- candles cast in plaster molds with waves and aquatic animal melts
right- plaster cast hand with (two) many fingers, playing on AI "art's" tendency to include too many fingers in their renderings
A collection of candles, cast in plaster and silicone molds, was a gift for my parents to celebrate a milestone anniversary. 10 candles that represent significant events in their and/or our lives. Each candle has a unique scent that correlates to the event.
Top to bottom, left to right:Â Event, Year, object: scent(s)
Wedding, 1999, wedding cake: vanilla, sugar cane, & almond
Honeymoon, 1999, rum cake: orange cinnamon rolls
Bought House Together, 2000, house: coconut, citrus, & amber
Started Attending Our Church, 2000, church steeple: golden apple & honey drizzle
Lydia is Born, 2004, three candles tied together: vanilla, buttercream, & marshmallow
Lydia's Adenoidectomy, 2006, adenoid?: unscented
Got Midnight, 2013, cat: sandalwood & clove
Got Stormy, 2013, cat: warm & welcome
Lydia Graduates & Goes to College, 2022, graduation cap: warm spring sunshine
25th Anniversary, 2024, Chautauqua Institution Tower: sparkling sugared berries
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