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Foraminifera (2025)

In terms of cognitive leaps, I didn’t leap very far with this one, as my first thought when looking at these fascinating things—foraminifera for The Kick-About No.137—was ‘lace doilies’… and so I set about seeking to emulate them by soaking some fabric doilies in a gloop of PVA glue and filler. That done, I used…

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A textured, circular white sculpture resembling a lace doily, featuring intricate, uneven edges and a hollow interior.

In terms of cognitive leaps, I didn’t leap very far with this one, as my first thought when looking at these fascinating things—foraminifera for The Kick-About No.137—was ‘lace doilies’… and so I set about seeking to emulate them by soaking some fabric doilies in a gloop of PVA glue and filler.

Two spherical shapes covered with dripping white substance, resembling a frothy, textured coating, placed on metallic containers. In the background, leafy plants are visible.
Close-up view of a textured surface resembling calcified materials, with holes and an organic shape, set against a blurred background of newspaper.
Two spherical shapes covered in white PVA glue and fabric doilies, resting on jars, with glue dripping down. The background features greenery, and the image is in black and white.
Close-up view of a textured surface resembling lace doilies, coated with a white adhesive material.

That done, I used some balloons to create formers by which to produce some three-dimensionality and when the doilies were dry, I popped the balloons to produce these calcified artefacts.

A white, textured bowl resembling a lace doily, positioned against a soft blue background.
A close-up view of a textured, lace-like calcified artefact resembling foraminifera, showcasing intricate details and patterns.
A textured, white bowl resembling lace doilies, showcasing intricate patterns and an organic, fragmented shape.
A textured white bowl resembling lace doilies, displayed against a soft gray background.
A textured, spherical object resembling a calcified artifact, partially open, with a rough surface and irregular edges, set against a gray background.
A delicate, lace-like bowl made from fabric doilies soaked in glue, resembling the intricate structure of foraminifera.
Close-up of a calcified artefact resembling a delicate lace doily, showcasing intricate patterns and textures.
A textured, white ceramic bowl resembling a lace doily, sitting on a light gray background.
A textured, white paper mâché sphere resting inside a lace-like bowl shape.

3 responses to “Foraminifera (2025)”

  1. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Marvelous! So inventive! 🙏

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  2. Gary Thorne Avatar
    Gary Thorne

    I like very much these delicate porcelain like forms echoing foraminifera’s tiny structures. Nicely crafted.

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    1. philgomm Avatar
      philgomm

      Thanks Gary!

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