48x24x.4" Assemblage on Wood Panel
This is a remarkable assemblage/found object art piece — a life-sized guitar sculpted entirely from repurposed vintage items and scrap materials, mounted against a teal/turquoise painted wood-grain background.
Structure
The guitar silhouette follows the shape of a semi-hollow body electric guitar (similar to a Gibson ES-335 style), with a distinct neck, headstock, and body all faithfully rendered.
Key Materials & Details
Headstock/Tuners: Actual spark plugs serve as the tuning pegs, with a cheerful yellow smiley face button at the top.
Neck: Constructed from a column of vintage electrical meters and fuse boxes, stacked to create frets — including what appear to be old Buss fuse holders and utility boxes.
Body highlights:
A Weston Direct Milliammeter forms the lower bout — a large, dramatic analog gauge
A voltmeter acts as a second "pickup" above it
Coca-Cola memorabilia, Olympic pins, badges, and colorful buttons ring the edges
Vintage coins, stamps, small toys, wrenches, and assorted hardware fill every gap
A Fullerton City badge/medallion is visible on the neck
Overall Impression
The piece is densely layered, textured, and deeply nostalgic — a love letter to both rock & roll and American vintage culture, likely the work of a skilled folk or outsider artist with a talent for transforming junk into something genuinely striking.
