IF - Swept

A very late response to this weeks word, as it is early Friday morning in the US and all the people who run this are probably asleep.

Anyways, I have been thinking about this for some time (well the week) and finally got to doing it. This illustration is unorthodox in terms of the canvas and tools, but I had fun doing it and it was a new experience.

My canvas was the drive way, my tools were a bucket of water and a outdoor broom, and the picture was swept into the concrete using water. The image is a girl crying. Because of course, there is the word Wept in Swept! Following another earthquake, the thought of using a broom/shovel to clean the liquefaction from a driveway can invoke tears and frustration. So this is a tribute to the people in East Christchurch, who have to do it all again. Kia Kaha, Christchurch. How does San Fran cope with moving faults.

Here is how I did it!
Please note that all images are copyrighted 2011 Niki Maritz

SWEPT - SHE WEPT AND SHE WEPT!