Given that I love a challenge, I am now sitting with a proper aged wine barrel contemplating its creative rebirth. It is clear that it has history and story to tell , as one can see from the splashes of wine on its exterior, below its corking hole.
I imagine the vintner passing along in his cool cellar with his wine thief, tasting and perhaps sharing it with others..
I'd almost have to say this particular barrel either was visited a lot and towards the end of a very happy day job of topping off.. or something to that affect. I mean really... drippy drags were taken, or given, here! At any rate, first thoughts for my new friend.. save the wood but use its patina in a burned in and burnished design... other ideas flourish such as large floral oriental poppies reds oranges jades mints.. hmmm. This will end up being a table with a 40 inch top that will also come into play, for which I am considering mosaic design so I can incorporate my love of clay work! Progress will be posted. The finished piece will be auctioned off on May 20, 2010 at the annual Twain Harte Ala Carte Wine and Food Festival; a fundraiser for local charities.
