"Surf Board Guitar" Hybrid Instrument Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture created by Ken Butler is part guitar part surfboard. It is made in the spirit of
Found Objects, Mixed Media
$4,500
H 28 in W 8 in D 2 in
"Swim Fin Violin" Hybrid Instrument Assemblage Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture designed by Ken Butler is part violin part swim fin. It is made in the spirit of
Found Objects, Mixed Media
$6,600
H 54 in W 14 in D 12 in
"Torso Cello" hybrid musical instrument sculpture, assemblage
Located in New York, NY
This cello sculpture created by Ken Butler is part cello mannequin dress form torso. It is made in
Mixed Media, Found Objects
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 15 in D 4 in
"Film Case Nylon Guitar" Hybrid Instrument Assemblage Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This acoustic guitar sculpture created by Ken Butler is part guitar part vintage film-reel case. It
Found Objects, Mixed Media
$4,500
H 41 in W 7 in D 2 in
"Machine Gun Guitar III" Hybrid Instrument Wall Assemblage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Machine Gun Guitar This sculpture created by Ken Butler is part guitar part machine gun. (the gun
Found Objects, Mixed Media
"Drill Case Guitar" Hybrid Instrument Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This guitar-sculpture designed by Ken Butler features a compilation of dials, gauges, wires and
Found Objects, Mixed Media
$9,075
H 80 in W 25 in D 5 in
"Red Lawnmower Guns" Hybrid Instrument Assemblage Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Lawn Mower Bass This sculpture designed by Ken Butler features a compilation of components
Found Objects, Mixed Media
$5,500
H 36 in W 12 in D 4 in
"Briefcase Guitar" hybrid musical instrument sculpture, assemblage
Located in New York, NY
Ken Butler’s hybrid musical instrument sculptures explore the interaction and transformation of
Mixed Media
Mixed media is a type of art that sees artists using a range of materials or more than one medium. Find a range of mixed media paintings and other artworks for your space today on 1stDibs.
Mixed media is distinct from multimedia, which describes art involving electronic media, including video, computers and digital elements. Artists combine painting, drawing, photography and sculpture for mixed media art. Instead of sticking to one form, they aim to break boundaries and create unique pieces. Pop art is one of the vibrant periods for mixed media art, with Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg among its most fabled producers. Rauschenberg, like many mixed media artists, used found objects in his work, from cast-off furniture to newspapers.
Collage is one of the most well-known areas of mixed media. Artists use various types of paper, fabric, photographs and more to create one cohesive work. A type of collage is assemblage, which involves 3D objects.
While artists may use fabric in collage, it can be the very substance of the art itself. Fabric art makes extensive use of texture. Artists may paint or embroider on fabric to create layers of texture and color to evoke a specific feeling. They can also transfer photos onto fabric for innovative ways to display visuals.
Resin-based art has clean, sharp lines and a definitive shape. Resin is a liquid that hardens to a high-gloss surface and is used to seal wood, counters and floors. Resin can also seal artwork, and many artists tint it using pigment powder, ink, spray paint and other vivid materials. If water is added, the resin will turn milky instead of being completely transparent. It’s common for artists working in mixed media to use resin on nontraditional surfaces like glass, wood, metal and stone. This creates a shine that’s perfect to brighten a dull space in the home or office.
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