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After Krasner (2025)

So this Krasner-inspired ‘mosaic’ is about the size of a dinner plate and was made for The Kick-About No. 134 by bashing a bunch of chunky wax crayons with a rolling pin and then setting them within the confines of a rusty metal hoop I found behind our wheelie bins. I sited the hoop and…

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Close-up of a circular mosaic artwork made from crushed wax crayons set in a light-colored filler, showcasing a variety of vibrant colors and textures.

So this Krasner-inspired ‘mosaic’ is about the size of a dinner plate and was made for The Kick-About No. 134 by bashing a bunch of chunky wax crayons with a rolling pin and then setting them within the confines of a rusty metal hoop I found behind our wheelie bins. I sited the hoop and crushed crayons on a sheet of acetate, and made a deep collar of acetate around the edge of the hoop, like I was making a cheesecake.

Next I mixed up a pint or so of filler and poured the whole lot over the top of the broken crayons and allowed it to dry over a few days. Off came the acetate collar and then I had this mosaicked disc. It was fun and instinctive way to embrace Krasner’s work.

A round, mosaic-like disc made from crushed wax crayons encased in a light-colored filler, resembling a colorful, abstract pattern.
A close-up view of a colorful, mosaic-style art piece created from crushed wax crayons set in a circular form, resembling a dinner plate.
Close-up of a colorful mosaic made from crushed wax crayons set in a light filler, showcasing vibrant reds, blues, greens, and yellows.
Close-up of a circular mosaic art piece made from crushed wax crayons set in a white filler, featuring various bright colors like blue, red, yellow, pink, and green.
A colorful mosaic disc made from crushed wax crayons embedded in a white filler, viewed at an angle.
Close-up of a circular disc made from crushed crayons and filler, showing a mosaic-like texture with various colors including red, blue, green, yellow, and black, set against a white background.
Close-up of a circular mosaic made from crushed wax crayons, set in a metal hoop, featuring vibrant colors like pink, blue, green, and orange.
A colorful mosaic disc made from crushed wax crayons, set in a white resin-like filler, resembling the size of a dinner plate.
Close-up view of a colorful mosaic made from crushed wax crayons, arranged in a circular shape with a smooth white base.
A round, colorful mosaic made from crushed wax crayons, set in a white plaster-like material, resembling the size of a dinner plate.

8 responses to “After Krasner (2025)”

  1. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    I like your creative use of materials. And an excellent result. (K)

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    1. philgomm Avatar
      philgomm

      Anyone for cheesecake? 😀

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        memadtwo

        Always!

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  2. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Hi Phil, I love your inventiveness, and the disc is just so colourful! Sorry for the late response but I’ve been working up something for the solstice! 🌞 Check my blog after Saturday! 👍

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  3. philgomm Avatar
    philgomm

    Sounds very intriguing, Ashley – I am a-flutter with thoughts of The Wicker Man! I shall keep my eyes peeled!

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  4. phillhosking Avatar
    phillhosking

    What a beautiful thing, I want an entire set of crockery made in that style, someone contact a homeware manufacturer immediately. Great stuff Phil.

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    1. philgomm Avatar
      philgomm

      Hey Phill! Ta very much (not sure this is dishwasher proof…)

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      1. phillhosking Avatar
        phillhosking

        Ha! yeah you’d have a puddle of crayons on your hands. It’s got an edible Nougat quality to it too, yum.

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