[-art, alteration-]

by Nancy Waldman

Eye Music

Originally uploaded by annieA.

This example of an Alteration is so simple and so stunning. It’s a collage using CD cases lined with painted paper inserts.

AnnieA created this in what she describes as a “humble offering in celebration of Mozart’s 250th birthday.” It’s a lovely tribute and clever way to re-use and re-purpose those plastic cases.

The artist tells me that she’s created one for her neighbor with a clever twist. It’s a puzzle to arrange. He took it one step farther by making a frame for the cases, backing it with metal and putting magnets on all the CD cases. She says it’s become a game in his kitchen. The painting can be reconfigured by anyone who has the urge! A great idea and collaboration!

Thanks, Rosanne!

Here’s another example of a similar idea that has been used in an elementary school. The cases are filled with clay “paintings’.

Way to go, kids!

Any other clever ideas for using those plastic cases?

Originally published on February 17, 2006 in the Practically Creative blog; edited for republication