for the Creative Arts
A Non-Profit Organization
Located in the Historic Silversmith House, circa 1785
and a Partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
[Images courtesy Carrol Morgan & Lynette Reed.]
[Click mage to enlarge.] [Images courtesy artist.]
I was
born on the coast of Peru, amongst its dunes and sandy beaches. I drew
inspiration from the spare beauty of its cracked and stressed desert
landscapes, filled with vitality and vibrant spirit. This influence becomes
more evident in the texture of my clay sculpture, where the surface so
closely resembles a rugged scape.
My sculptural work is figurative. I seek to convey a moment of emotion by
transcending the anecdotic and allowing the inherent forces of pure form
speak. I like to show in my work the fascination that occurs when planes,
volumes, lines and space interact with each other, to express an intention,
provoke a thought or convey a feeling. I am most satisfied when my
expression, the subject, and the materials all come together and speak as
one voice.
I have a passion for teaching art to the community, and have enjoyed several
opportunities to create and direct a variety of public art projects in the
United States of America; my home since 1989. Several of these projects
address multicultural themes and the celebration of diversity. Samples can
be seen on the gallery page, and more specific information about each
project can be obtained by contacting me directly.
I accept private, public and corporate commissions, and am able to design
customized handmade tile projects for site specific locations.
Shirley Whelan April 2009
Eric May -- VCU thesis show -- March 2009
Kathleen Guzman & Jim Stagner February 2009
Members' Christmas Show December 2008
Millie Lane & Cat Isham November 2008
Kondra Orr October 2008
Judith Merrill Hall & John Bice September 2008
Evelyn Davis August 2008
Steve Walker July 2008
Student Show & Invitational June 2008
Milvi Gill & Lynette Reed May 2008
Elizabeth Seaver & Jen Callahan April 2008
Ariel Freeman March 2008
Darlene Wilkinson & Brenda Russell February 2008
Carol Coffman January 2008
All Members' Christmas Show December 2007
Ruth Loving and Steve Schwartz November 2007
Laura Sherrill Ligon January 2007
Anita Holle October 2006
Elizabeth Seaver & Peggy Sponseller September 2006
Kay Roscoe and Ana Rendich April 2006
Nancy Williams and Christopher Rok March 2006
Cheryl Bosch February 2006
Diane Rohman January 2006
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