Imposter, Inc. - making assemblage art

#assemblage #mixedmedia #diorama
Its dark, its disturbing, its a little sad...its Assemblage!
I promised a process video on a diorama-style assemblage piece MONTHS ago...finally got a minute! Thanks for watching! 🤗💕
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[@donnamatoi5256]

Nik, you don’t have to apologize for this piece being so dark, it’s ART! I love this!

[@elkepeterson8164]

“They paved paradise and put in a parking lot”. Nik so real.....there’s so much in this.....

[@pippipants]

One of my favourite songs

[@rneustel388]

Most people fight their insanity-you, on the other hand, enjoy yours very much!! So do I, though-what I mean is, I enjoy, love, delight in your creative work 😘

[@francineh.7825]

Being an artist myself I have to comment and say don't apologize for how you creatively express yourself. I thought this was amazing!! I loved the symbolism of it and the expression of what I saw as heartbreak for how this world is being treated.

[@neitasudberry2274]

No apology needed. Totally apropos for our times, yet a warning for this new year for us to strive to be authentic. You're very gifted! Thanks for sharing!

[@willowcoulter8274]

I love your creative work Nik. You always surprise me! I love the bandage on the twig and to me that meant a sign of hope. That someone would take the time and have the compassion to fix a little twig. It is a beautiful piece.

[@pippipants]

I love that you see hope in that bandage. You have brightened my day with that thought.

[@carolyngrandall2570]

I was just talking to my daughter about the fakeness of everything and how we’ve lost so much good because nothing is natural anymore my grandfather would plant this huge garden every year I was so fortunate as a child to eat such wonderful items of food from his garden I so remember the wonderful tastes that seem to no longer exists

[@lauraspears7564]

Interesting, you tagged it dark, when it is really illuminating from beginning to end. No apologies necessary!

[@ReneesatItAgain]

You are all over my Amer. Lit. curriculum from last semester, Nik. We completed a session in my independent study about this same subject using social media pic posts as one point of focus. Our culture has become one that fakes and sells happiness...and perfection so easily....especially happiness which seems a bit mass produced. My *very upper* middle class white students had a blast analyzing Dick & Jane and Shirley Temple in The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison but ultimately came around to look at fake happiness in their own generation and the challenges ... the difficulty of pretending all the time. The discussions were unforgettable. Beautiful assemblage ... you make creating this box look so simple..... really love that there's always something complex to take away from your art ... from your art process.

[@jillgantz9218]

Beautiful work, Nik. Interesting that your view and the other 210 comments I read are so similar to my thoughts of our current world. I shop primarily at thrift stores, grow my own veggies and can them, and steer waaaay clear of social media. I love the kinship I feel with the junk journal community I have found online. The value that is placed on old beautiful things that are truly real!

[@cdsullivan5403]

I think you are highly intelligent and extremely gifted. Great piece. It wasn,t dark, it was an indictment against the type of frauds that face us every day. Good girl, keep it up. I watch animal rescue videos every day, including saving baby elephants. One thing is apparent. People can be good, but they can be hellishly bad. Your piece gently touches on peoples naughty behavior. Including the money element was critical to your creative process. You are an artist!

[@TheCreativitySquirrel]

This is a profound piece! It has so many layers to it (I don't mean the items it's made out of!). It's deep and meaningful and so so relevant in these times. Well done, Nik.

[@BootsieSweettarts]

So smart and current. I am moved by the message and in awe of the process. Thank you .

[@melsloan4904]

You hit the nail on the head. I was once asked what I thought the root of all evil is. My reply was, "Greed". This piece of art reflects reality. It IS real. I appreciate your sharing, not only your art but, your feelings and opinion. We all have a voice. Or should. So I say, "use it!" Art speaks volumes.

[@wormholehead]

I tend toward the dark, toward the difficult, and so often I see people making totally lovely art that I would never make myself, and while it might be beautiful, I am left feeling a bit...alone... I see I am absolutely NOT alone. Thanks for THAT and for your amazing creations, Nik!

[@deborahm.2460]

Nik - don't apologize for your work. You are an artist and artists pull feelings out of the public with their meaningful work. You know you are spot on, whether we choose to look behind the curtain or not. Great job and brava!!

[@kimlivengood5916]

I want to start by saying I completely LOVE this peace. And it does disturb me. It should disturb us all. Because it touches the truth. Sometimes we need to be reminded of what is really going on around us. This does that in a beautiful way. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I was touched, & that is what art is supposed to do. "TOUCH US" TFS

[@janedunlap6879]

I love this! Thank you so much for sharing! My grandma (who just passed away this week) is full Native American. Even though she grew up during a period that being Native was bad, she still learned at lot of the values and was able to pass them on to me. She would have adored this! She definitely believed in nature and natural things. I've been looking for a piece that I could make to honor her. You've inspired me to go the 3d route, with some similar themes, but some different as well. Thank you so much for the inspiration! And your piece is not dark in my eyes, it is truthful. I see the truth as light. If you don't see truth, you are definitely in the dark. Thank you for all you do! ❤

[@zinniapatch2488]

WOW! I will admit I watched with eyes tearing up, but I loved the box so much! What a message, and what creativity you have.

[@drinkzcoffee5183]

This is stunning. The 'egg vial' brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could tell you my story. Instead I shall say this: You have given this creative human a spark of hope. For that I cannot thank you enough.

[@memees2010]

Loved it. Finally you exposed your artist soul, not an ordinary artist but one with a vision. I think you should do more of that work. My best wishes for the year :D

[@juanitathomas9702]

Thank you for being brave and sharing what you believe. And a beautiful art piece.!!

[@marionginbey7399]

Love the creativity of this project. It looks amazing! The message it portrays is so very important. I truely believe we need to get back to nature and respect it. Nurture nature and we nurture ourselves. Tfs and teaching and inspiring Nik. I’m a huge fan!

[@fernandachristensengama5245]

Loved it all. More so the underlying story. You’re unique. Not dark, hard reality. Grounded as always. 👏🏼

[@clarencedukes8097]

U R Right, I feel the same way and it is sad. Your presentation of the subject is beautiful. You add joy back into the world!

[@grabowskycountry]

Gawd had to show this to the husband as we just sat here for the last 4+hours with power out & 90mph winds just listening to a radio program that's topic was hmmm your thought process on this beautiful little diorama of course and now you have put an image to it all. Thanx again Nik..

[@lesleydeeming9479]

Brilliant! We all need a little dark in our lives....it seems to be the only message these days and this diorama is really great. Thank you for sharing your talent 😀👍

[@user-xk3gb6qd2l]

They paved paradise, Put up a parking lot. Stumbled on this vid and found a true kindred. Can't wait to see more of your stuff! You get right to it and don't waste a persons precious time. I too have a thing for old drawers and windows and doors. Unmatched contempt for money and what its done to our beautiful world. TIME is the only thing of value and I wish I would have learned this sooner.

[@FolkFaninMA]

Love this Nik, not only the finished product which is lovely on it's own, but I totally feel your thought process behind it. So very sad, but unfortunately so very true as well.

[@parkhurst80]

Wonderful piece of art....girl, never apologize for your art especially when the piece speaks the truth. Thank you for sharing your creativity, totally enjoyed this.

[@lindagiles1911]

Today's world clearly depicted in your piece of art. Makes one think more about our surroundings. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@christierella]

I watched this when it first posted, I loved it then...as I do now. This second time around it means more. My 28 year old, only child passed away in February. My single genuine egg is gone, I'm painfully aware, as the birds are in your art. Nothing seems real, it's a bad dream, but it is reality. Cold and as hard as hard plastic. I took a screen shot to use as my iPad background. Beautifully honest artwork Nik the Booksmith.

[@rebeccaboothe7117]

How lovely Nik, I love that you create little stories to your art. You are so creative, love your channel.

[@sarahwig1]

No need to apologise, this is amazing. A very strong and important message contained in a little square wooden box that might have come from a tree felled in the Brazilian Rainforest, pushing out the animals and insects that lived in it. At the end of the day, it’s all about the money. Keep up the good work, your videos are fantastic x

[@Juanitafrench514]

No apology needed as far as I'm concern, it's art and that is what art does. I must say, that the moment that I seen the word Imposter and when you mentioned the word counterfeit, I knew your assemblage was inspired by your own personal feelings or experiences of some kind of fakeness in your life and you were compelled to express it by way of this piece. Maybe I'm wrong, but as a writer of poetry, I sense that. I wrote a poem about an ERSATZ that I was compelled to write due to some fakeness in my life. I feel that piece speaks volumes, more than you are willing to express to us in words. I love art that speaks and I love this piece. Thank you for sharing. I

[@conniedoiron5111]

Nik I think you hit the nail on the head. I have been feeling this way for years and your art piece said it more clearly than words. Thank you and never apologise for your art or your opinion.

[@staceys6636]

Nik, I adore the way your brain works. So much talent and creativity.

[@Gigi_loves_crafting]

No need to apologize for art ... it is beautiful even if it is dark ...without darkness we wont value the light

[@AzaleaLala]

I really love it it Nik. It's beautiful and you put a lot of thought in to it. It's very much a reflection of the times and the despair that a lot of people are feeling right now. Light will come from the dark though. In time.

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Your art; your idea; no apology needed. Beautiful, daaaling.

[@VeeWillsPaperDesigns]

Enjoyed your video. I agree...I love your creation and the truth you share...never apologize for "art". ❤ Thanks for sharing.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

You’re so funny. I love watching and listening to your videos. I have learned a great deal. I like how you wrapped the check around the edge of the box. Your assemblage is gorgeous.

[@vickiepine5566]

You nailed it. We'll put and well done. Love it. The truth is often dark, why hide it? Bring it into the light and all will be revealed. Great work as always

[@linmims3049]

I love the thought and detail you put into this piece. And I totally "get it"! This has inspired me to create something akin, to express my view of the world. Thank you so much for sharing. It is refreshing to have someone (that would be you) be "real" in a world filled with fakes and frauds.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I love this, I save birds nests also. I put lint and small bits of string and yarn out for the birds and it is awesome when I find a nest with something I put out used to build the nest. Thanks, I adore your voice overs.

[@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC]

Love watching you create and listening to you. You are so funny! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@susanfree54]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I so agree with all of that and I think your assemblage does a great job of expressing it. This is art with a message--my favorite kind of art. I do mixed media collages which generally have a disturbing message. It's a way of processing all that counterfeit stuff out there and, hopefully, stirs up others to think about what's really going on out there and maybe decide to make changes in their own lives if necessary. Thank you so much for sharing!! Can't wait to see more.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Agreed! Nik, I’d watch paint dry for you, no prob as long as it’s YOUR paint that’s drying. Maybe you just don’t know how much you are loved and respected by your subbies? I promise, I don’t lie and you are loved! Loved the whole video. Oh no...I smell something burning. Nothing should be burning. Gotta go

[@FayeTouve]

Love this! We tend to hide from the truth because sometimes we feel we are powerless to change it. And, yes, it is always about the money!

[@ibelf2465]

This is so very neat! The meaning of it is so real. I am in awe of your talent, I've been subbed for a while & have been looking at assemblage & this popped up. You are a woman with many talents, thank you for sharing them with us!

[@kathysmith5156]

Nic, another out of the park home run. I love your imagination and story telling skills.You are so smart,and talented. TFS

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Amazing, I love the box, but I love the message, its so important to protect this beautiful earth, and you put the message across in such a creative way. X

[@karencraig1121]

A powerful moving piece that speaks for itself. Wow.

[@gailstubbings8606]

Hey Nik I love your diarama of the birds absolutely is fabulous. Thank you for sharing. Don’t we all feel like the eggs from time to time so relatable thank you again xx

[@randy1979mitzi]

First glance - it's beautiful; second glance- it's disturbing; final glance- heartbreaking. I love it!

[@Lovelythecollector]

That's beautiful. I like the dark, twisted meaning behind it. It gives it more of a message.

[@quettanyss2406]

Hi Nik, I have been subscribed for a while and never commented. This piece really speaks to me on many levels its one of the things that really irks me. You have represented it so brilliantly. To me art is beauty and meaning. I love that it is dark that's what makes it resonate with me . Thank you Nik for the inciteful way you produce such thought provoking work you are a truly talented artist ☺

[@marilyn1228]

I love your art, Nik. You're so creative!! And, this assemblage is actually quite truthful....sadly.

[@kirstencook1439]

🥰 Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍 Beautiful person l brought few empty nest if not used out side decor not before l photo be for it decays keep The 🖖🫶🐇🐦🍁🌳🍂🕊️ continue with you & your creative energy vision sharing with us your KZbin Family😉

[@LouiseFraser]

Beautiful and such an accurate representation of the world we are living in right now. Great message, Love it. TFS

[@lakenreich]

What an awesome piece-your creativity is boundless. Thanks for sharing.

[@bohemianscrapgirl]

This is absolutely spot-on Nike! I enjoyed your process as well as the piece. Every thing is fake. Food, friends, family! I am in a dark place today. Love this piece!

[@bohemianscrapgirl]

Nik, not Nike!

[@jneigler]

There’s an old expression “if these walls could talk...”. I get your thinking for this piece. And, can you imagine “If these Birds could talk...”. Really like the concept and the final piece...

[@theresacreativestudio]

I absolutely love this peace and the meaning is not dark, its truth and it’s sad. So beautifully expressed in this piece.

[@KarenShirey]

Awesome creation Nik! so artistic and meaningful, i always love your 'stories'... BTW, watching paint dry and grass grow, my faves! 😂

[@elysiawilby4132]

It is a wonderful 'expose' of our commercialised society which has really broken the foundation of fundamental value systems. It's wonderful Nic. X

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

I get it totally. Love your thought process on it. Very creative, you shouldn’t have to apologize for your creativity, but I get that. You do amazing work. Here is to a very prosperous new year for you.

[@peggygrabowski2604]

This piece moved me almost to tears! It's the way our lives are anymore! I feel as you do and it's sad!!! Thank You so much! Thank You for being REAL!!! ❤❤❤

[@JOBETHSEXTONSCraftyCauldron]

This is amazing... This is brilliant! I happen to agree with you completely about real versus fake and all that goes with it. It is also a beautiful piece of Art. I am glad I found this video. It is inspirational to me.

[@rickiquilt]

Wowzers! Wow! This is quite amazing....I am amazed by you!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us. This is truth at its best....I love love it!,

[@aileenoneill5619]

Very thought provoking Nik! Thank you. I saw beautiful flowers before Christmas in a store, bright pink....but the label said they were dyed.... Also so true about food...sad

[@purplepixie274]

Very interesting piece. It reminds of the faux fur craze that is adorning our hoods, bobble hats and keyrings at present. We all only want faux fur right, and it says it's faux fur, but turns out they are often made with real fur from China, as that's cheaper than faux fur. I've seen programmes showing you how to test if it's real by blowing on it, also looking at the tips and parting it to see the base. What a sad carry on! Tfs xx

[@helenelegace1323]

wow, was this ever well thought out. Very deep. Good job. We need to see the dark to appreciate the light. :)

[@emmascreativecorner1606]

Ok hands up, he honest, who thought 'oooh shiny beads ' lol. Seriously though, I completely agree, and Nik you expressed it so beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@theresasmith6936]

Bless your honesty, mind, heart and spirit.

[@MeradahM]

There is beauty in truth, no matter how dark it is. I would rather have one real conversation with someone, than a thousand fake ones.

[@pampensiero]

I really enjoyed the video. However I think I will adapt it with a bit more happy feeling. I happen to have a little hummingbird brought to me from Belize. With that said, it’s so sad that your commentary is completely true. We live in a sadly toxic world. My husband and I are both afflicted with neurological illnesses probably from all the pesticides used in our area on the food. (That was our Doctors comment). We live in a nice rural area but it is toxic with chemicals. Anyway. I love all your videos. Thank you!

[@marythomas5656]

Your art is fabulous and the message behind it is spot on!

[@ssg8051]

Yet out of tears and frustration comes inspiration and real beauty...otherwise known as art.

[@dreamyMMnails]

Amazing art... reflected the reality so beautifully. Every meaning and every detail is breathtaking... at least for me! Genuine and real is the hardest thing to be Today! But you my darling girl are clearly very much both real and genuine! And you top it off by being madly talented! Xoxo

[@shelleyd.stanton8984]

Although, I tend to be the perennial optimist, lots of people see things differently and are just unhappy these days--for whatever reasons. Winter can be dark too. I do see art as very therapeutic as well as a statement of the artist's feelings and concerns. You obviously gave this a lot of thought. For that...well done! Thanks for sharing...

[@stephaniesiancoley6668]

Loved this... One of the nicest examples of assemblage art I've found on KZbin :-) XxX

[@marymogck3321]

Love the backstory you have imaged for your artwork.❣️

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

This is such a neat project. I love how much dimension and interest the drawer allows. I have a drawer I use as a wall shelf, but I’m rearranging so maybe I should do a project with it. so true! I find even in art and craft supplies I read the info because I want to know where it came from and what it’s made of.

[@lindaschillers6405]

love this Nik! thanks for your artful comment on the level of much of our society's consciousness.

[@JunkJournalideas]

genious!! u r a genious, the birds nest is adorable and so clever (Donna)

[@yourwhatnotshop_Carrollton]

I love this piece and it sends such a REAL message!! Amazing work!

[@jeanlilley3139]

I think you got it right! We really have to search out the truth and right in today's non authentic world. The beauty is that finding the good is like finding a real jewel to carry us through our day! Truth and right will eventually win...just keep hoping and being faithful! I like the message of hope in darkness! Have a good day!

[@dawnp8095]

Love this so much! Thanks for sharing. Love the darker art pieces.💙

[@cazyoung5887]

This is absolutely beautiful and I’ve so enjoyed this tutorial you are one amazingly talented lady tfs xx

[@DebbieKetcham]

Never apologize for your art! It is a little dark, but unfortunately in this time that we are living in, it is also the truth. So many things are fake. Thanks for sharing this with us! I appreciate it!

[@gloriaadams8776]

Wow Nik, this is amazing. You are so talented and creative. Tha symbolism is right on. Thanks for sharing

[@karencole569]

Another great project Nik. Thanks so much for not making me watch the paint dry....just couldn't watch it...just couldn't 🙃

[@angiegarciaart]

Love it.. so much truth behind the walls. Love your thought process!! Well done! 👍🏽

[@Emmaandlucy743]

Wow, beautiful! You said it all! Thank you for sharing your talents

[@lisajmascord8183]

Love it. I think you have taken a sensitive approach to the “ big” issues. Love that drawer and it’s little feet.

[@ArizonaRoseCreations]

You're right, it is sad, but only because it is so true. And I think that is what real art does, tell us the truth. Thank you for sharing!

[@rosaraptor]

This needed to be said .. and you said it! 💗 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@rubbishtorubies952]

I TOTALLY feel you on this piece Nik. It's not dark or twisted...it's the harsh reality of our world today. Very cool and thought provoking. Love it! Happy New Year lady! Many blessings to you and your family! 💜💜💜

[@PetraLemié]

Unfortunately you are really right .. our future does not look really good. ..and it makes me sad! You have done wonderfully!!