Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of history, the essence of my work lies in the age-old struggle between nature and the man-made industrial world. My challenge is to convey this in a way […]
I work with wool in many different forms: I felt, weave, braid, punch needle, appliqué and sew. I also make small sculptures from found objects along my travels.
career: school counselor, family therapist, health educator and special education chairperson. When I retired I studied art at UC Berkeley and spent time with clay artists in Floyd Virginia. I started working on the wheel ( bowls and mugs and plates) and moved to hand building. I loved making “ceramic paper dolls” but also do plates, bowls and abstract pieces.
A former Teacher and Translator, Kristin is an improbable Mosaic Artist. What began as an exploration of her Italian heritage has become a way to express profound emotion. Initially self-taught, she has grown through study of Classical and Modern Mosaic techniques. Her Mosaics are born from memory and develop through a meditative and painstaking process over weeks or months.
Bonnie Levine is a clay artist who makes functional bowls and sculptural forms. She experiments with various clay bodies and firing methods which have been an integral part of her creative process. The plasticity of the clay, the mood of the moment, the moisture in the air and other variables converge to produce objects that hold space for beauty.
Wendy Naidich is showing at the James Harmon Community Center, 44 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
I’ve been doing mosaic art for a number of years, working in many different mediums- glass, smalti, found objects and ceramics. I enjoy learning new methods and working with new materials.
Monika Zarzeczna works in abstract sculpture, collage and installation. Zarzeczna’s work stems from an exploration of materials, objects, forms and their perceived purpose, intent and history, depicting ideas of transition, loss of function and in-betweeness. Zarzeczna has shown in Europe, Canada, David Castillo Gallery in Miami and NYC’s SculptureCenter, Lesley Heller Gallery and Spencer Brownstone Gallery, among other venues.
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RiverArts’ programs are made possible, in part, by support from The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. RiverArts’ programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.
