Alchemical Marriage (2012). Digital collage created & copyright © by Eric Edelman. All rights reserved.
(All artwork, descriptions, & other text created & copyright © by Eric Edelman. All rights reserved.)
May 22, 2012, 3:16 pm
Love this one!
May 22, 2012, 4:12 pm
Thanks, Carol–have a great WW!
May 22, 2012, 3:20 pm
Happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 4:11 pm
Have a great WW!
May 22, 2012, 3:23 pm
Steampunk? Victorian? Very interesting! Finally got my website, wwwhomespunalley.com, up and running! My blog in now on my website. I invite everyone to check it out and thanks for the connection! Blessings to all.
May 22, 2012, 4:08 pm
Thanks for your visit and comment. I think that, for a long time, my work has been running in a track parallel to the interests of Victorian and steampunk enthusiasts. If you know any such, please let them know about Art of RetroCollage! Have a great WW.
May 22, 2012, 3:24 pm
I have tried for several weeks to link up with you. Where is says “You’re Next” should be a link but I can never link up. Not sure if I am missing something. Just wanted you to know.
May 22, 2012, 3:45 pm
Thanks for letting us know, Kristi–we really appreciate it! The problem appears to originate with Blenza, in the linky itself. We’re working to address it now, and hope to fix it soon.
May 22, 2012, 3:27 pm
Being first feels great doesn’t it? Interesting interpretion between the instruments.
May 22, 2012, 3:58 pm
It is nice, thanks…it’s one of the few times it’s ever happened to me! Thanks also for your thoughtful comment.
May 22, 2012, 3:27 pm
Very imaginative …fab 🙂
May 22, 2012, 3:49 pm
Thanks, Steve!
May 22, 2012, 3:43 pm
Great post, – smiling!
May 22, 2012, 3:55 pm
Thanks, Hans! Your photographs are lovely.
May 22, 2012, 3:46 pm
That is so creative!! I love seeing your WW posts every week 🙂
May 22, 2012, 3:53 pm
Thanks, Brandi–your photo this week is really beautiful. Happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 3:54 pm
Awesome art as usual!
Adding to Kristi’s comments: I also get error messages with the Bienza linky on your site – I never know if my links go through! The Inlikz service that I use offers FREE linking for non-photo links if you ever want to try an alternative! 🙂
Have a fabulous week!
May 22, 2012, 7:00 pm
Thanks for letting us know…we hope the Blenza people can help us solve our difficulties with their system soon. And thanks for your kind comment–we hope you have a great week also!
May 22, 2012, 4:05 pm
Here’s my submission for the week:
http://davidrwetzelphotography.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/sea-plow/
May 22, 2012, 4:15 pm
Thanks, David.
May 22, 2012, 4:14 pm
Nice!
May 22, 2012, 7:02 pm
Thanks, Mitch!
May 22, 2012, 4:15 pm
Vibrantly fascinating, as always! Have a happy WW. 😀
May 22, 2012, 7:03 pm
Have a great WW, Aquariann, and thanks for your kind comment!
May 22, 2012, 4:25 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog to say hello.
May 22, 2012, 7:06 pm
Thanks for your visit, Antonette!
May 22, 2012, 4:45 pm
interesting !!
happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 7:07 pm
Happy WW, and thanks for your comment!
May 22, 2012, 4:49 pm
I just love that corset!
May 22, 2012, 6:57 pm
The corsets of yesteryear were pretty classy. Thanks for your comment, Alissa!
May 22, 2012, 4:50 pm
Very creative image! Happy WW.
May 22, 2012, 6:55 pm
Happy WW, Misha, and thanks! Glad you like it.
May 22, 2012, 5:08 pm
Very cool.
May 22, 2012, 6:53 pm
Thanks, Joyce!
May 22, 2012, 5:12 pm
Always something creative here. Thanks for sharing.
May 22, 2012, 6:45 pm
Thanks for visiting and for your kind comment!
May 22, 2012, 5:29 pm
Very interesting components, trying to figure out what they all are…
May 22, 2012, 6:44 pm
Thanks. I’m happy to give a partial explanation. On the “man’s” shoulder and chest are two types of distillation apparatus: a carboy for fractional distillation and a glass retort, respectively. On the “woman’s” shoulder is a Florence flask mounted on a stand, above a gas flame; projecting from her abdomen is a physics demonstration that liquids in connected tubes rise to the same level under the same atmospheric pressure.
May 22, 2012, 5:32 pm
Cool!
May 22, 2012, 6:52 pm
Thanks!
May 22, 2012, 5:35 pm
Happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 6:50 pm
Happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 5:38 pm
that is brilliant and creative.
May 22, 2012, 6:18 pm
Thanks very much! I appreciate your kind comment.
May 22, 2012, 5:38 pm
Very creative.
May 22, 2012, 6:12 pm
Thanks for your visit and your comment–have a great WW!
May 22, 2012, 5:54 pm
The man looks like he has the ancestor to a chip on his shoulder…
Happy WW!
~EdT.
May 22, 2012, 6:11 pm
He very well might….thanks for your comment, and I hope you have a happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 6:32 pm
Very creative. =)
May 22, 2012, 6:50 pm
Thanks, Mimi!
May 22, 2012, 7:07 pm
Wow I think the brides choice in clothing is a bit to colorful!
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
May 22, 2012, 7:18 pm
I think so too, Paula! 😀 Thanks for your visit and comment!
May 22, 2012, 7:24 pm
Happy WW!
May 24, 2012, 3:36 am
Thanks! I hope you had a great WW as well.
May 22, 2012, 7:30 pm
Thanks for linking up with me. I’ve enjoyed clicking around on your site!
May 22, 2012, 8:41 pm
Thanks very much–I’m glad you like it!
May 22, 2012, 7:58 pm
Nice.
May 22, 2012, 8:42 pm
Thanks for your visit and comment!
May 22, 2012, 8:22 pm
visiting you here from WW; ..:)
May 24, 2012, 3:36 am
Thanks for visiting!
May 22, 2012, 8:45 pm
very cool
May 22, 2012, 9:31 pm
Thanks, Lisa–happy WW!
May 22, 2012, 8:53 pm
Wow! What a unique picture/post! Thanks for the link up!
May 22, 2012, 9:30 pm
Thanks for your visit and your comment, Teresa!
May 22, 2012, 8:54 pm
Very cool! Love seeing your work every week, although I only just now figured out how to add my link to your linky!
May 22, 2012, 9:28 pm
Thanks very much for your kind words! I’m glad that you’ve been able to link to us; some people have reported trouble in linking up.
May 22, 2012, 10:09 pm
I love the corset too! I always look forward to your WW posts. They are just so creative and colorful!
May 23, 2012, 12:06 am
Thanks very much, Theresa! I’m happy that you enjoy them.
May 22, 2012, 10:59 pm
Distillation, corsets and rainbows…an interesting combination!
May 23, 2012, 12:04 am
Always! Thanks for your comment, Jessica!
May 23, 2012, 12:14 am
indeed colorful!
May 23, 2012, 12:47 am
Thank you, Icar!
May 23, 2012, 4:00 am
Love all the vibrant colors!
May 24, 2012, 3:35 am
Thanks, Robin! Working with colors is a real joy for me.
May 23, 2012, 4:45 am
That is a very clever and imaginative collage… thanks for the reminder and thanks for hosting!
May 24, 2012, 3:35 am
Thank you for your visit and kind comment!
May 23, 2012, 4:46 am
What an interesting picture! Thanks for hosting the WW this week :).
My Wordless Wednesday comes in two parts, so please make sure that you check both of the posts 😉
May 23, 2012, 12:21 pm
Thanks for your visit and your comment, Sara!
May 23, 2012, 5:02 am
You are so creative!!!!
May 24, 2012, 3:33 am
Thank you so much!
May 23, 2012, 6:27 am
trying again to enter … earlier I got error messages ..
thanks for inviting me and thanks for hosting!
May 23, 2012, 12:18 pm
You’re quite welcome.Thank you!
May 23, 2012, 6:29 am
still getting odd error messages but I am trusting that its working .. happy WW!
May 23, 2012, 12:17 pm
It is, Daryl. We’re still working on fixing it. Thanks for your comment and your patience.
May 23, 2012, 6:31 am
thanks for inviting me and thanks for hosting!
May 24, 2012, 3:24 am
You’re very welcome~it was my pleasure!
May 23, 2012, 7:20 am
Thanks for the linky
May 23, 2012, 12:17 pm
You’re welcome!
May 23, 2012, 7:33 am
Love the corset top in this one. The rainbow is such a contrast to the staid suit.
May 23, 2012, 12:00 pm
Thanks, Helen. Yes, I’m noticing the difference more after having made the piece, even though I’d intended the contrast.
May 23, 2012, 9:26 am
Awesome!
May 23, 2012, 11:55 am
Thanks, Pearlsa!
May 23, 2012, 9:45 am
Neat, thanks for sharing!
May 23, 2012, 11:55 am
Thanks for visiting and commenting!
May 23, 2012, 10:10 am
So nice to pop in & see your awesome creations each week!
Happy Wordless Wednesday!! The day is almost half over & I nearly didn’t make it…..so glad I did 😉
“Wordless Wednesday: Arsenic And … ”
http://www.thegipsyintheparlour.com/2012/05/arsenic-and.html
May 23, 2012, 10:46 am
Thanks so much for your kind comment! Don’t worry: half a day left for WW is still a lot; have a great one!
May 23, 2012, 10:31 am
Love the colors! It’s my first WW – how do you get the list of all the people who commented? Is it a widget? I’m not familiar with a lot of this 🙂
May 23, 2012, 10:42 am
Thanks very much, Vicky! The comments are public, and get published after we approve them. Most people use the “Comment luv” system, which puts live links in their comments. You can click on these to go to their pages.
May 23, 2012, 12:44 pm
Nice work!
May 24, 2012, 3:19 am
Thanks! I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
May 23, 2012, 1:43 pm
very artistic!
May 24, 2012, 3:18 am
Thanks, Marina!
May 23, 2012, 2:30 pm
Eric, your Collage is very original! What a great idea! Well done!
Have a wonderful day!
Viele Grüße,
Verena
May 24, 2012, 3:17 am
Vielen Dank, Verena! Ich bin sehr froh, dass Sie dieses Bild genossen. Ich hoffe, der Rest der Woche Ihnen gefällt.
Herzliche Grüße,
Eric
May 23, 2012, 5:31 pm
I often wonder exactly what you’re thinking, when you create all of these interesting collages? I know the thoughts they inspire within me… but, I must continually wonder, how close are they to your own. Of course, I can never truly know. However, you always provoke thought… and, that, is indeed a good thing!
May 24, 2012, 3:04 am
Thanks for your kind comment. Actually, my working method does not involve a lot of conscious thought in the very beginning. I have a belief that images from our past derive a kind of power from what I call the “cultural collective unconscious” (a common cultural inheritance unsuspected by most people), and possess a kind of spiritual and aesthetic life of their own.
Accordingly, at the start, I usually prefer to let my eyes range through the stock of public domain wood-engravings (and lately, some 19th-century photographs) that I’ve been collecting and digitizing for the past twenty-five years. During this phase, I work to stay receptive to what the images want to tell me: which of them ask to be combined together, and how. The answers I receive determine the composition and color of the resulting collages. If I can, I avoid rushing to judge how a collage is progressing, or imposing my own preconceived notions upon the emerging picture. This process can take a long time.
As a collage nears completion, its theme usually starts to emerge, and I begin to think of it in deliberately conscious terms. Most often this is also the point at which the title suggests itself to me, and I begin writing a statement to accompany and “speak” about the collage.
There are exceptions to this work pattern, and occasionally I start out with a pre-planned composition. But mostly, I allow the images to guide me. Thanks again for your kind interest!
May 24, 2012, 8:46 pm
This is quite interesting. You use of the bright colour spectrum in contrast with the dark colour variations is intriguing.
May 25, 2012, 12:35 pm
Thanks very much! I’m glad that the picture communicated the contrast so well.
May 29, 2012, 3:02 am
this is fabulous work!
Thanks for linking up for WW!
-Samantha
KreativeKaring.com
May 29, 2012, 3:27 pm
Thanks very much, Samantha!
