The Sleeper

[Lionel Mercier]

They aren't totally current pieces, but at this time I'm trying some "complemented pieces" and, casually, I've dropped this briar urn on a boxroot cup.
I find the "marriage" not so bad...
all the stuff is about 6" x 3"1/2
Why the Sleeper ?
because the poem "le dormeur du val" thanks to Arthur Rimbaud
mine has too a big hole in the chest
see at
http://www.frenchbyfrench.com/advanced.php?artist=Arthur%20Rimbaud&title=Le%20Dormeur%20du%20val
Friendly,
Lionel.
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[Steve Schlumpf]

Lionel - once again you offer us something out of the norm! Love the textures, the rustic quality of each piece and the natural colors! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!! Thanks for sharing!

[Jeremy Leasure]

Very interesting and organic work. It's almost as if it grew that way, like a strange wooden bloom.

[Jim Burr]

That is so outside your usual art...I really like it Lionel!!

[Thom Sturgill]

I always look forward to seeing your work Lionel. You never disappoint, and this is no exception. I love the piece.

[Deane Allinson]

Very nice. Nice poem too, I have not read that before.
Deane

[Kathy Marshall]

Very cool Lionel!

[Michelle Rich]

I like the marriage..they do compliment, tho the idea would not cross the mind, until it was seen.. organic/rustic/ and lots of terms come to mind. This one takes some staring and contemplation.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great piece. Really a nice rustic piece.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Lionel, really intreging

[Scott Lux]

I keep coming back to this one. I really like the combination. But then again, I think I would like the pieces individually too. I really like the sleeper in this one. I imagine it would also look great in a copper frame of some sort.

[Lionel Mercier]

Hello all,
Thanks for the kindly words
@ Scott,
the sleeper is still alive and following your request, is there sitting on a copper wire (you'll recognize an old stand)240650

[Scott Lux]

It looks great both ways!

[Deane Allinson]

The stand is a little to expected, to me. I don't know if I was influnced by the poem or not but I prefer the reposed position.
Deane