Creative Impulse: Small Works- Orgonite Skull

Orgonite Skull made by :HoodXHippie

 For the small works project I decide to pick this orgonite skull because it combines two things that I enjoy a lot:

                      1. Crystals

                      2. Skulls 

This Skull is special because it came to me in a difficult time of my life. I find this piece thanks to social media. On Instagram I start following crystal pages and I discover this Etsy store called HoodXHippie, that makes orgonite on Hernando- Mississippi. I had no idea what orgonite mean, I knew about the meaning or power of certain crystals but I never heard about this term until I found this piece. Orgonite is a energy healing device made from resin, metal and crystals that protects against electromagnetic pollution. 

Why I pick a skull rather than other form? I have to admit that when I was a little girl I was scared of skulls just because the symbolism associating this figure with dead and cemeteries. On my late teens my perception of skulls change when I discover candy skulls. Actually I see skulls as a symbol of transformation and non-conformity. 

First three versions of small works

The first three versions of small works are based on how I perceive or see skulls. 

1. Skull in Altar Photograph=Believes/ Mysticism 

2. Candy Skull Mask = Art

3. Mexican Skull Drawing = Tradition/Culture

"Skull in Altar": Digital Photography
(Photoshop to Black & White)

"Mexican Skull": Drawing - Mix Media
(Pastels, thread & Fabric Paint)

"Candy Skull": Mix Media
(Markers,Paper, Duck Tape, Wood Stick)

The second part of the small works was a little tougher because I had to switch my first ideas in order to fit the given materials. My list of materials include jute fabric, thread, markers, construction paper and printing ink.

My first piece is a Candy Skull Banner: this version includes the construction paper, the printing ink, the markers and the thread. 

Construction Paper Painted with Printing Ink in form of Skull

Faces of  Candy Skulls Draw with Markers

"Candy Skull Banner": Mix Media
(Construction Paper, Printing Ink, Markers & Thread)

My second piece is a Candy Skull Pillow: for this version I used the jute fabric and the thread to build a cushion. 

Jute Fabric cutout to form Skull

Jute Skull in Progress, Adding details with thread

"Candy Skull Pillow": Fabrics
(Jute Fabric & Thread)

The purpose of both pieces is to serve as items of decoration inspired by candy skulls.

Five Versions of Small Works Based on the Orgonite Skull

*Published on Monday September 5, 2016- Last Edited on Thursday September 8, 2016.