Each one is created by assembling metal, wood and plastic parts from everyday household and industrial items found in flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores and church rummage sales. The metal parts such as chrome and aluminum are buffed, while the brass and copper parts are cleaned up, if necessary, and varnished to preserve luster. The assemblages are held together mainly with screws, bolts and nuts to achieve lasting durability.

They make wonderful conversation pieces when displayed in either the home or office, and people have a lot of fun identifying the familiar (or not so familiar) items that are on each assemblage. I spend a lot of time looking for once-useful items and miscellaneous parts of items. Back in the studio, I then conceptualize a whimsical train, car, hot air balloon, or perhaps an airplane or motorcycle. Sometimes I will find some particularly inspiring object, and that will serve as a springboard for an idea.

At other times, I will have in mind a certain type of piece I want to build and will utilize what items I have on hand. I work exclusively from my imagination (no sketches) and spend a lot of time cleaning and polishing the parts. Nothing is welded, and I rarely use glue, but rather use bolts and screws to securely fasten the parts to each other. The result is a fun, interesting, and completely original display of mostly recognizable parts given new life. Recycling at its finest! My phone number: 972-423-6012 My e-mail: jgarrison35@verizon.net TO VIEW PICTURES OF MY ASSEMBLAGES CLICK ON CATALOG PAGES (Updated March 6. 2010) UPCOMING ART SHOWS: Bayou City Memorial Park in Houston, TX March 26-28, 2010 Art in the Square in Southlake, TX April 23-25, 2010