The Women's Movement is recently experiencing a resurgence as strong women reclaim their voices and demand change that has been slow to come. Women have long been inspiring and influencing change in their governments, their communities, as well as in their workplaces, industries and families. A BBC History Magazine poll last year asked experts in 10 fields to nominate women they believed to … [Read more...]
The Nutcracker: The Story You Didn’t Know
Is viewing The Nutcracker ballet a part of your holiday tradition? Or, perhaps going to the ballet to see it once, even a long time ago, is a colorful memory that comes up at this time of the year? As an artist inspired by the artistry and athleticism of dancers, it is no surprise that The Nutcracker ballet specifically motivated several of my sculptures. Even if attending the ballet in December … [Read more...]
Tango: Sculpted Dance
One reason I love to sculpt ballet dancers is that it is satisfying to immortalize their work and illustrate the physical impact of their efforts to initiate every movement. One cannot underestimate the athleticism required for dance. As Dance Consortium notes, "A dancer must certainly achieve physical agility, stamina and strength in their profession and physical skill must be mastered." It … [Read more...]
One Lovely Lady: Two Works of Sculpture Art
"Lovely Lady" shows her grace and beauty with her flowing dress and high heels. Her face looks toward the sky and her arms reach out, as if illustrating true joy. Not surprisingly, inspiration for this piece came from watching dancers. In particular, I was viewing the Boston Ballet and their "parade of dancers." Lovely Lady has dimensions of 24″H x 12″W. When I viewed the finished piece, it … [Read more...]
Giraffe Sculptures Reminiscent of Gentle Giants
Giraffes are fascinating creatures. Gentle animals, towering high above other African animals, they are the subject of interest and study for animal lovers, scientists and artists alike! The inspiration for these pieces, "Twin Giraffes," dimensions: 17″H x 10″W x 12″D, and "Sentinel,"22″H x 12″W x 12″D, came to me after my adventure on Safari in Kenya. These beautiful animals manage to appear … [Read more...]
Bronze Gymnast Sculpture
“I have always been intrigued by the beauty, flow and elasticity of the human body. To see a figure bend, stretch, pull and twist is a true wonder of nature that has always stimulated my imagination.” This statement helps illustrate my interest in sculpting dancers and athletes. As athletes strive to perfect each move to improve their results, I do the same when I create each sculpture. It … [Read more...]