What Trails My Burning Fuse?
After a few large flower explosions, I needed a break. A change of pace.
So, I sketch and draw every single day. I'm trying to get better.
Can't You Hear The Saxophone? (2016) 18" x 24" Fuse. Acrylic. Paper.
An abstract drawing created with hand-held fuse into white acrylic coated paper. A unique piece with burned lines and flash marks defining the shapes.
I've been telling anyone who will listen, the Summer of 2016 is going to be the best ever. Last night, I had some jazz playing on the Sprout when this image to mind. I heard some warm saxophones. I created this.
They look sorta like lamp French lamp posts? Maybe? Maybe not! But if you listen hard enough, can't you hear the saxophone?
Unframed.
Primitive. Modern. Explosive.
American gunpowder artist, Vega carefully places powder and fuses on the surface of the art, which he positions horizontally on the floor (or blast table). When ignited, first the fuses burns instantly along the cord lines, igniting the gunpowder and creating a blast, which then vanish in clouds of smoke. The result is a textured surface that looks and feels like an explosion—the art is blackened, charred, and erupted, arrested in a state of being created in a flash.
When the fuse is lit there is a moment of uncertainty. What will happen? It is at that moment that true art exists.
I have so many ideas.
What trails my burning fuse?
My plan? My mark? My thoughts? My unconscious? Sure!
Watermelon (2016) 24" x 18" Fuse. Acrylic. Paper.
A happy watermelon drawn with hand-held fuse into white acrylic coated paper. A unique piece with burned lines and flash marks defining the shapes.
I've been telling anyone who will listen, the Summer of 2016 is going to be the best ever. Having some watermelon a couple of nights ago just confirmed it!
So I light the fuse. It's burning. Oh hell, yes! Watermelon!
Unframed!
Primitive. Modern. Explosive.
American gunpowder artist, Vega carefully places powder and fuses on the surface of the art, which he positions horizontally on the floor (or blast table). When ignited, first the fuses burns instantly along the cord lines, igniting the gunpowder and creating a blast, which then vanish in clouds of smoke. The result is a textured surface that looks and feels like an explosion—the art is blackened, charred, and erupted, arrested in a state of being created in a flash.
When the fuse is lit there is a moment of uncertainty. What will happen? It is at that moment that true art exists.
What trails my burning fuse? Fire. Molten paper. Char. Hell, yes!
Here are some new drawings. Boom!
This Wasn't What She Had In Mind. (2016) 18" x 24" Fuse. Acrylic. Paper.
An abstract drawing created with hand-held fuse into white acrylic coated paper. A unique piece with burned lines and flash marks defining the shapes.
I've been telling anyone who will listen, the Summer of 2016 is going to be the best ever. Strange things happen and maybe this isn't what you had in mind. But stay flexible, maybe it will be a blast.
Unframed.
Primitive. Modern. Explosive.
American gunpowder artist, Vega carefully places powder and fuses on the surface of the art, which he positions horizontally on the floor (or blast table). When ignited, first the fuses burns instantly along the cord lines, igniting the gunpowder and creating a blast, which then vanish in clouds of smoke. The result is a textured surface that looks and feels like an explosion—the art is blackened, charred, and erupted, arrested in a state of being created in a flash.
When the fuse is lit there is a moment of uncertainty. What will happen? It is at that moment that true art exists.
Stick Vega is the American Gunpowder Artist, former CEO, and author of LESS KILLING. Stick currently lives and creates explosive pop art at The Blast Factory in Madison, Wisconsin. Not limited to one medium, he works in gunpowder drawings and paintings, photography, digital art and writing. Please follow Stick on Facebook and/or Twitter.