http://www.gallerybizarre.com/taxonomy/term/44 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.gallerybizarre.com/sigilation <p>Sigilation, meaning a &#8220;transformation of ordinary items into an image or object possessing innate magical powers&#8221; is an apt term to encapsulate the incredible art created by Nicole&nbsp;McConville.</p> <p>[inline:sigilation.jpg]</p> <p>Nicole creates intricate shrines out of old photographs, bird skulls, gears, bees wax and other such delightful items for an overall effect that is as stunning as it is melancholy.<br /> </p> <p>Her works are very much in the tradition of <em>objet trouvé</em> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Found_art?target=_blank">found art</a>, a concept which appeals to me greatly on many levels. I highly recommend paying her site a visit, you may be surprised by the things that you find&nbsp;there.</p> http://www.gallerybizarre.com/sigilation#comments Found-Art Sculptor Fri, 22 Sep 2006 22:05:58 -0600 J.Riddle 122 at http://www.gallerybizarre.com