In this piece, I wanted to portray the sometimes lonely work of aspiration. The ladder is made from the paper-coated wire ties for plastic bags from the grocery store, stripped of their paper and coating, formed by hand into shape, then oxidized in a vinegar/peroxide/salt solution. The ladder is hand-stitched to the definition for “aspiration” taken from a vintage dictionary, symbolizing the relationship between a dream and the work it entails.

This work is part of my “Repurposed” series, in which I have utilized used canvases and artist panels discarded by another artist as my starting surface to create new original works. Giving new life to discarded items is a core theme of much of my artwork, reflecting my pursuit of living sustainably to be as good of a steward of the earth as I can.

Artwork Details

5”x7” mixed media and found materials assemblage on canvas linen panel, mounted on 5”x7” wood panel. Artwork is signed and framed by artist in a 5”x7” float frame and is ready for hanging. Art label included.

Framed artwork measures 6 5/8" W x 8 5/8" L x 1 3/8" D. Wooden frame is white with black interior to best feature artwork.

Original artwork by (c) Brittney J. Hall. Copyright is not transferable with the sale of this piece. The buyer is not entitled to reproduction rights.

Shipping Details

Item will be packaged for safe shipping and shipped via USPS priority flat rate. Packaging and mailing materials made from recycled and/or repurposed materials as much as possible. Please reuse or recycle these materials.

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