My Way

by Valerie Savarie

Music plays such a large part in our lives. It stirs up memories, moves us to tears, makes us get up and dance and connects us to loved ones as well as strangers.

This piece is based on the song “Don’t Rain on My Parade” as sung by Barbara Streisand from Funny Girl which is based on the real life of Fanny Brice. She was a successful, driven and unique woman and at the same time very down to earth. Yellow roses are part of the film (and roses are mentioned in the song). Lyrics speak of beating her own drum, the rose of perfection, wanting a bite of juicy life (apple). The character has her umbrella – just in case things don’t go quite as planned.

Hand cut altered book, acryla gouache, water color, vintage thread. Book used: The Class Room Teacher, Vol 11: Art, Geography, The Social Studies, Civics, History, Music, published 1928

5.625″ x 8.5″ x 1.625″, ready to hang

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Valerie Savarie

Valerie Savarie, known for her altered book sculptures, is a mixed media artist living in Denver Colorado. She uses vintage books as the centerpiece of her artistic creations, reinventing them into unique pieces through cutting, carving, stitching and character illustrations, while also retelling the stories inside.