Perhaps this is the start of a new series, something related to my Found Object Mandalas ... but not designed using concentric circles. Perhaps not. Time will tell. It always does. All I know right now is that I felt totally compelled to stitch this piece. The hand mirror frame was just so intriguing. It seemed "perfect" for a Found Object Mandala even though it clearly wasn't perfect. It doesn't conform to a nice, round centerpiece and I certainly didn't have four of them. I generally need at least "four things" in order to use them outside the center circle. The four, spiral-ended metal pieces (of totally unknown function) came with the hand-mirror. As soon as I lay them on the table, I could mentally "see" the design.
The idea came together within minutes and the entire piece took less than a day. My husband Steve thinks it might be "too busy". It might be. Many people have tried to tell me that "less is more". I generally nod, as if agreeing. The little voice speaking from the back of my brain reminds me that "more is also more" ... and doesn't need a lofty, art-ease explanation.
I am certainly from the "more is more school of art" but still not sure whether this is the start of something or simply a fun "one off". Time will tell. I always does!