I love this piece, which pays homage to the many 'blended' families in the world these days. So here's my story of the characters (made of bits & pieces from everywhere) in this newly blended family: From the left, first we see the little punk, tween boy on his skateboard with his bike helmut and his game deck. He's doing fine in his own little world. Then there's Dad, who's rushing to bring Mom a glass of wine because he knows how 'un-hinged' she gets, and Mom, who has a close eye on her little girl with the button-face, who's reaching up to pull her brother back into the family. Her brother, the 'wayward son' is a tall, skinny teenager, with bad posture and his baseball cap on backwards. He can't wait to get the heck out there! The wood they are mounted on and the triangle of chain hanging over them represents the house and the roof they live under. Know any families like this? :-)

Mixed Media, Found Objects by Jane Nassano. $95, 10"w. x 5"h. plus chain. Available at On the Edge Gallery or direct from the artist at jnassano@cox.net.