Embracing the Weird: My Barbie Assemblage Ring Holder
Have you ever looked at a pile of Barbie arms and legs and thought, “This would make a fabulous ring holder!? No? Just me then?
Well, here we are!
I recently delved into the world of “assemblage art” a brilliant, offbeat style that involves combining found or bought objects into unique 3D creations. Think of it as sculpting, but with the freedom to mix and match anything that sparks joy. My inspiration? The fantastic artist over at Muck N Brass, who takes boldness to an entirely new level.
So, what did I create? A “Barbie limb ring holder” bright, playful, a little bizarre, and absolutely functional. Yes, it holds rings! Yes, it’s unapologetically quirky! And yes, it makes me ridiculously happy.
My partner and daughter “get it” they see the magic, the humor, the vibrant creativity. But some friends and family? Well… let’s just say they think I’ve completely lost the plot.
Honestly, they really need to “lighten up”. Life’s too short for dull decor!
But here’s the truth: “this art is more than just a creative outlet for me—it’s survival”.
Most days, I “can’t create”. I’m stuck in a cycle of “blinding pain”, trapped in a body that fights me at every turn. Chronic pain isn’t just discomfort—it’s isolation, limitation, the gut-wrenching reality of watching life move forward while you stay stuck behind. It stops me from participating in things outside my house, stealing experiences I wish I could have.
So, when I “can” create—when the pain lets me momentarily break free—I dive in headfirst. I make “bold, bonkers, vibrant art” because it fills my heart with “joy”. It’s my way of “claiming back a piece of myself”, proving to myself that I am “still capable of creating something beautiful, something meaningful”.
My walls are covered with my work, each piece a “reminder of what I can do”, proof that “even when the darker days take over”, there’s still colour, still energy, still life inside me.
When I asked my “14-year-old daughter” if she thought my Barbie ring holder was weird (after a few people ridiculed me for it), she simply smiled and said:
“No mum, I think it’s brilliant and weird. You’re never going to make anything normal.”
And you know what? “She’s right.” I never will. And I’m more than okay with that.
Because art isn’t about being conventional. It’s about “expression”. about bringing a little colour, joy, and personality into the world. If my creations make someone smile—or even raise an eyebrow in amused curiosity—then I’ve done exactly what I set out to do.
So, if you love “quirky art”, if you believe in embracing the weird, or if you just need a reminder that life is better with a little “boldness” stick around! There’s more to come.
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