Cameron, a music therapist from a small town, one sunny day admired her first garden-grown gourd. She thought she heard Mother Nature whispering, “Kitty Cat!” though it could have been just a garden gate creak. This inspired her to create Cleo, the Gourd Cat, which quickly became popular in the local craft scene. Cleo’s cheerful, rounded form was decorated with swirling goldfish and a playful smile, which Cameron jokingly linked to her sedentary lifestyle. But Cleo was only the start! Rooster, the second piece in the Gourdaments collection, debuted at The Arts and Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center in 2003 and became a hit in the Folk Art community.
Cameron’s cozy bedroom workshop in Circleville, NY, quickly filled with orders for cat- and rooster-themed creations, and her work overflowed. With a twinkle in her eye and a heart full of joy, she upgraded her workspace to a charming workshop beside her house. She often found inspiration in the twists and turns of British murder mysteries airing on PBS.
Her delightful gourd art began to adorn the walls of many prestigious galleries, including the renowned Art Institute of Chicago and the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum Gift Shops. However, as fascinating as her creations were, Cameron was equally enchanted by gourd art from various cultures and continents. She mused, “Mother Nature has spread these marvelous creations all over the globe, allowing artists to share their unique cultures through gourd art. It’s a beautiful reminder that art transcends boundaries and unites the creative spirit within us all.” Through the delightful first utterance of “Kitty Cat,” Cameron discovered an enduring message from Mother Nature: “Peace through art.”
Gourd Art From Gourdaments
Kitty Cat Gourd Birdhouse provides a special welcome to the birds in your neighborhood. Two cats waiting for that special Wren to move in! These birdhouses stand between 11-13″ tall (gourds may vary slightly in shape and size). There is a 1.5″ opening for birds to enter. The diameter around the largest part of the gourd will vary between 6-8″ round. Each gourd has several drainage/ ventilation holes in the bottom. Each gourd gets three coats of a marine varnish for outdoor protection. A leather strap for hanging is included.
Barnyard Gourds– Includes 3 gourd ornaments measuring 2-3″tall. You get a cow, pig, and rooster- all ready to hang on your tree! These little egg sized gourd ornaments are ready to ship, they are 100 % handmade – one of a kind – strong and durable – Ready to go! The pictured items are the actual pieces you would receive. Comes varnished, with screw eye, hemp cord, built to last forever.
The Calico Cat Gourd Ornament is ready to find its perfect companion! This listing includes one egg-shaped gourd ornament featuring a Calico Cat design. Made from dried nest egg gourds, which closely resemble a goose or hen egg in shape and size, these oblong gourds were originally placed in nests to deceive hens — poor girls! The gourds vary in form and size, with some standing around 2.5 inches tall—similar to the little owls—and others reaching up to 4 inches, with the rooster’s comb adding nearly an inch. Each ornament is coated three times with varnish and comes with a hemp cord for easy hanging.
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