This special Twinchie is a history lesson indeed. For our swap, we have to make a Twinchie for each person in our group based on what they choose for their theme. More details on the swap here: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I found the photos for this piece at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum web-site. Please visit for more information.
Although the theme is not pleasant, I believe that it is our duty to educate the younger generation so that this horrible tragedy never happens again. It is important that we never forget. My research made me very sad, but I am now a better person for learning more than I knew before. I want to thank my group partner for giving me this challenge.
I hope I have managed to give the subject the dignity and respect that it deserves.
I chose the Waterfall Technique in order to fit as many photos as possible on this tiny space. There is a great tutorial found here in the resources section if you want to give it a try. I did my own adjustments to alter the mechanism to a much smaller scale. If you are not familiar with how this card works, it is very unique. As you pull the cord on the bottom, the photos flip one by one and behind to display the next. Not sure I explained that right. There are 4 photos to show the entire process. Be sure to check out the other photos as well.
I want to thank you for stopping in today.
Your comments are always appreciated.
Please keep in mind that I'm only the messenger.
Respectfully,
Deb
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010 GMT Views: 814
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Registered: July 25, 2007 Location: Danville, Illinois Posts: 6369
Fri, Jun 18, 2010 @ 9:51 PM
Oh, Deb, where to start...where to post my thoughts on this? I guess I should start with thank you-thank you for so much time and emotional energy spent on such a piece of art for me. I know this wasn't your typical pretty butterflies, happy characters or humorous subject, quite the contrary.
But it is real and it is beautiful in it's rawness and painful honesty. Art moves us(or it should) and subjects we would rather forget often do that, such as the Holocaust. It was incredibly moving to go to the museum and it was moving to see your artistic interpretation of that terrible time of darkness. It made me cry.
I agree with the other people who commented that you treated the subject with respect and reverence. The technical skill of the balance of photos and the "mechanics" of the card are perfect.
This will be a cherished piece in my collection.
Thank you for taking on the challenge and growing in the process.
One who will never forget,
Love and appreciation,
Dena
Registered: February 13, 2005 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 26257
Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @ 8:06 AM
Everyone else has expressed all the feelings within me so much better than I possibly could. All I can add is that your art does exactly what all art should do. Make you happy..make you sad...make you THINK!!
Registered: July 15, 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2927
Sun, Jun 20, 2010 @ 12:54 AM
Deb, this is an amazing piece of art. You've handled a difficult subject with dignity and honesty. I am astounded that you could put as much onto this two inch square as you have. Well done, my friend.
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Thu, Nov 14, 2013 @ 8:54 PM
all I can say is WOW and quote Mrs Noofy:
Everyone else has expressed all the feelings within me so much better than I possibly could. All I can add is that your art does exactly what all art should do. Make you happy..make you sad...make you THINK!!
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