“Make Me a Tiger” the Rabbit Said
I like visiting antiques and secondhand stores. Perhaps it is because I like objects (and people) with a history which can tell a new story when meeting a new keen eye. Many a time what attracts me are beyond the usual, but neglected and broken encounters that I enjoy reshaping or rebuilding. Key among what I look for are old cameras I can restore and use, and picture frames that represent an era of dedicated craftsmanship. So, I came across a framed “art” that was covered in dust. The reason was obvious – it was hardly artistic and the matting would not be suitable for a photo. So, it has been seating on a secondhand store’s shelves for a while. Here is the frame: When I looked at it, I saw the genre of painting I do respond to the calling of the frame – that of “take me home”! And I did. It was now time to find a proper canvas for a new painting. As I do all my paintings on preserved wild rabbit skin, I chose one that would fit the 4x4 internal frame perfectly. So
