Claire Ya'at by Tim Kennedy

Claire Ya'at

2023

Claire was the name of my mother-in law, she was a real sweetheart. I try to have a "Claire" named piece in my inventory all the time, as the wife is happy when I do. Although this Claire is looking, as all the others have, to move on to another address soon though!

I'd like to mention also that, I use UPS to ship b/c the fingers and hair in certain works need extra protection. I've shipped with them numerous times, without a problem. You can message or call me, and I will bring the piece to UPS for a more accurate cost to ship, which is most always cheaper than the shipping price I have listed (an estimate).

Buy $1,190.00

Mixed media / 4 weights of paper coated on both sides with green contact cement (to completely seal the paper, dry, and remain tacky), 9 gage aluminum wire armature for her body, and 2 to 3 coats of polyurethane over the entire piece after papers were pressed in place, and paint was applied.

28"h x 9"w x 8"d
Shipping cost: $160.00

Image Description: Claire Ya'at / Main Image

Artist + Tim Kennedy

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I'm a native, born and raised in an uptown neighborhood on the corner of Magazine and Calhoun Sts. I left to attend LSU where I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, then returned home to work in the Mardi Gras industry. I did this as an Artist/Designer/Art Dept. Manager for 44 years and retired in 2016.

The transition to the oeuvre that I'm populating this site with began in teaming with an old buddy, the colorful and very gifted Joe Barth III. We collaborated on a few large works in Orange Beach, AL and I couldn't wait to get back to NOLA to start forming some unique concepts in my new vein of inspiration. This inspiration involved a mix of an aluminum wire armature, different weighs of paper, and most importantly, green contact cement (a 3M product), and also clear contact cement (a DAP product). After the sculpture is painted and completed I apply 3 coats of polyurethane.

I strive to portray an emotionally charged moment, maybe a blissful instant or animated gesture bringing movement and some interesting negative space to pop off your wall, as my sculptures usually hang on the wall. Last but not least, I would like to add that my pieces generally depict the fairer sex. I consider the female form a beautifully complex and flawless creation. God's greatest creation.

NEW ORLEANS/JEFFERSON