I'm 36, I live in the country outside of Melbourne Australia, I make new things from old things and take their photo. I also take photos of places and spaces that are run-down, abandoned or just plain old or forgotten.

I have a mysterious adoration of the torn, the tattered, the rusting and the bracken-entwined. I had a childhood fantasy that the apocalypse would come in my time, and a teenage fantasy that I had travelled into the future to see an abandoned planet. My photographs reflect the two fantasies, though mostly by accident.

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My jewelry is in my flagship store-
Sparrow Salvage

I have recently discovered that opening an online antique shop is the best way to indulge my love of photographing old things, and so was born Fagin's Daughter.

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Art blog: Sparrow Salvage

Photos of Sparrowsalvage (13)

  • black friday... by emma lamb
  • 'i heart flickr' week... by emma lamb
  • TILT~ Feels Like Fall by Inspire me 365
  • TILT ~ Feels Like Fall by Inspire me 365
  • i heart crochet... by emma lamb
  • Soft blue and taupe... by emma lamb
  • A dark and stormy night... by emma lamb
  • Wintery hues... by emma lamb
  • Autumn tones... by emma lamb
  • Teal & turquoise... by emma lamb
  • Moody reds... by emma lamb
  • I say grey... by emma lamb
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Sparrowsalvage's favorite photos from other Flickr members (3,995)

  • cupcakes by Mariana Cipolla
  • Scrap bag by Sew wot!
  • Old Coal Company Town of Red Ash, Virginia, near Richards in Tazewell County in the Southwestern Part of the State 04/1974 by The U.S. National Archives
  • Something Very Strange and Old by 2Roses Jewelry
  • The Virgin of Tijuana by 2Roses Jewelry
  • Scrimshaw Bone Native discs silver mount by 2Roses Jewelry
  • Scrimshaw Bone Native Cones by 2Roses Jewelry
  • Falling by shabor
  • Kingdom necklace by shabor
  • November 9, Big Chunky Necklace by pati b
  • HAMMERED CIRCLES WITH BALLS BRACELET by MELODY ARMSTRONG
  • 24 by FIMOTIFIMOTA
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Testimonials (6)

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    Artefact Redux says:

    "You are such an inspiration. Your jewelry and the photos of it soften my view of my own detritus and it's possibilities. You blur the lines and create new colors and textures and then marry them in such a harmonious union. Thank you so much for sharing your wonders and perspective with the rest of us."

    6th August, 2009

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    reform says:

    "I love Penny's work,
    Whenever I need that little push or hint of inspiration this is where I end up.
    Keep on doing it girly."

    16th July, 2009

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    Lorie McCown says:

    "Penny's work is layers upon layers of wonderful textures, colors and inspriation! I love her art, and the way she presents her images are so wonderful. Looking at her phots is 100% inspiration!"

    30th March, 2009

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    Folashadé Olagundoye says:

    "Love the lush detail! Lots of wonderful colours but with it, there's unity! Her work is elegant, beautiful and very inspiring- I look forward to seeing LOOOOTTSSS More!!"

    29th July, 2008

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    blairdashpb says:

    "Her photographs are of and from a different world. She's so unique and ethereal i sometimes wonder if she's real! She's got such talent and sensitivity."

    9th February, 2008

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    normaltoilet/ LSImages says:

    "An amazing artistic eye with a gift for nostalgic imagery."

    7th June, 2007

Name:
Penny Elizabeth Neil
Joined:
September 2005
Hometown:
Korumburra
Currently:
Warragul, Australia
I am:
Female
Occupation:
Salvage artist/photographer
Website:
Sparrow Salvage