Belongs in Oz
by David Patterson
Title
Belongs in Oz
Artist
David Patterson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Victor and Bobbie Moore once lived in a house constructed from the old floor joists of a grain warehouse on the site of a played out rock quarry. The current owner of the property graciously gave me the opportunity to photograph the Junk Castle and other outbuildings built by Vic's family and friends. The "Junk Castle" was his 1970 MFA thesis assemblage sculpture. Although found pieces and assemblages of various sorts are pleasantly scattered about the property, the hulking mass of the junk castle stands vigil above the rest.
The Junk Castle is constructed from so many different items, including sheet metal, tin, washing machine parts, dryer doors, miscellaneous housings, bedsteads, and even the door from a 1952 Oldsmobile. The castle is featured in several books including "Strange Sites" by Jim Christy, "Fantasy Worlds" by John Maizels, and "Fantastic Architecture" published by Abrams, Inc.
Vic Moore taught art in the Pullman, Washington public schools and mentored thousands of students, including myself.
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July 18th, 2010
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Carla Parris
P.S. You might be interested in the first photo in my California gallery. Its a crazy house at 881 Nitwit Ridge in Cambria, CA. The address is very telling.
David Patterson
Thanks, Carla! I have a gallery full of the "Junk Castle"...with shots of the interior!
Carla Parris
fun, fun, fun!! now that is creativity at its best... thinking outside the box... no boring salt box here!! totally whimsical, fanciful, and playful, and just plain fun! great photo of an amazing structure!!
Kimberly Simon
Wow, how did you come across this gem of photographablity?! You must have been thrilled at the possibilites. good job taking advantage of the moment
David Patterson replied:
Thanks Kimberly! I had an advantage, the artist who built this was my mentor. You can read more about him under the photo. Happy New Year!!