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"KING JAVA JAVA"

October 22nd, 2009 in member junk     
monakent monakent, member
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Vintage assemblage by gailmarie Items used - vintage: wood from foot stool and toys, aluminum Atwoods coffee lid, painted hinges, wooden ruler, bottle caps, metal pcs; roofing nails, metal pcs, dyed raffia, staples, screws, washers, nuts and bolts
Originally, I was going to name this piece Ms. Atwood, because of the coffee lid attached, but after listening to Manhatten Transfer and their Java Jive song  (I thought they were singing java java), I had to name him King Java Java (cuz he looks like a god/goddess from many moons ago). To this day, I can not say the name out loud without laughing!!!! The name just cracks me up!!!
Close up of the upper part of the body. I love all the various wood and metal pcs together. Each pc compliments each other, from the wording on the old ruler and toy pc, to the rusted, chipped look on the old hinge.
I just love this lid!!! I think I got it at an area thrift shop for next to nothing. Wonder what ever happened to the tin/can that went with it....
Unfortunately, I was unable to capture the whole pc, showing the raffia hanging in full. Hoping you can get the idea of what the whole piece looks like. Maybe someday if/when I have time, I will reshoot some pictures....
Vintage assemblage by gailmarie Items used - vintage: wood from foot stool and toys, aluminum Atwoods coffee lid, painted hinges, wooden ruler, bottle caps, metal pcs; roofing nails, metal pcs, dyed raffia, staples, screws, washers, nuts and bolts

Vintage assemblage by gailmarie

Items used - vintage: wood from foot stool and toys, aluminum Atwood's coffee lid, painted hinges, wooden ruler, bottle caps, metal pcs; roofing nails, metal pcs, dyed raffia, staples, screws, washers, nuts and bolts

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Pattern or design used: My Own Design - gailmarie
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Comments (11)

suewhitney writes: King Java Java is one cool dude!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 12:07 pm on October 25th
JunkArchitect writes:
Gailmarie, you sure are having fun…aren’t you? Here’s another one of your fantastic creations that came out very cool. What a great combination of junk parts.

Jim
Posted: 9:02 am on October 24th
Grasshopper22 writes: You sure don't monkey around...how cute...you have a real talent!! Posted: 8:19 am on October 24th
itsnotjunk2me writes: Your assemblages are SO awesome and unique. Keep up the great work! ~judi ;) Posted: 2:12 pm on October 23rd
fellowjunker writes: King Java Java looks just like his name!!! Unbelievable combination of great junk elements you used in creating him Gailmarie. YOU ROCK!!!!
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 12:58 pm on October 23rd
oldnews writes: Again, I love this guy! You always seen to capture just the right look on their little faces! Too cute!! Marie Posted: 10:02 am on October 23rd
alicemom writes: Gailmarie,
I love this piece too! You are just the best at making me smile! Thanks a bunch!
Smiles, alice Posted: 2:02 pm on October 22nd
RustyDiva writes: King Java Jave is very cool!! He looks like he is rulin the roost. Great combination of stuff ~ awesome work my friend.

K Posted: 1:26 pm on October 22nd
TinTinJunkFan writes: Love love this guy! He has personality....makes me think of King Louie...from the Jungle Book....can't you just hear Louis Prima singing "I wanna be like you?" Posted: 1:05 pm on October 22nd
bluebucket writes: This guy really caught my eye. He/she really does look like a god/goddess. Cute.
doreen Posted: 12:07 pm on October 22nd
racers7 writes: This is the coolest! I love your funky people...they have an eclectic, robotic look. Keep making me giggle! Melody Posted: 11:36 am on October 22nd
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