Without any movement, the sculpture must convey the elegance and graceful beauty intended by the artist. When this is achieved, then the other dimension of a Patera Kori Studios sculpture comes into play. The kinetic component introduces movements that communicate the ordered, balanced perfection of spirals in nature. The gentle simplicity and elegant form and… Read more »
I create sculpture from stone. My work is found in private collections, gardens, and public spaces from Washington, D.C. to New York to Nova Scotia. My sculptures are an abstract take on ancient symbols. My carving represents external influences that wear on the soul of an object but never take it all away. There is… Read more »
A feeling of emotional purity comes over me while in the process of painting abstractly. Purity in the sense that there is no filter; my emotions unhinged from my ego flow freely from painting to painting. All mistakes are embraced as they are perceived to be opportunities expanding my range of expression. No matter the… Read more »
Paintings Sculptures It is inherent in human nature that one feels the need to take from the natural world. Water, plants, wildlife are often viewed as commodities, free for the taking by humankind. This is a one-sided, unhealthy relationship. In order to successfully coexist WITH, not IN, the environment, one must consciously enter a… Read more »
Art is a communication between one’s authentic self and a physical medium. A lover of the written word, I often find myself inspired to create my mosaics after reading a passage in a book or hearing a line in a song. It is a mood or a moment I wish to recreate, both from my… Read more »
Marcie Wolf Hubbard’s fascination with drawing the figure’s grace in charcoal forms the foundation for her mixed media encaustic paintings. She embeds her drawings in hot wax then adds layers of transparent or opaque color along with other materials such as maps, postcards or handmade paper. Marcie augments her energetic application of the brush-painted wax… Read more »
Sculptures Paintings I sculpt in sandstone. The maquettes are then cast at the foundry in bronze or stainless steel. I select soapstone because it is hard enough to hold an edge and soft enough to be worked with hand tools and without an air compressor which lessens the feel for the stone and to… Read more »
Curtis Woody refers to his artworks as “mixed media quilt paintings.’ In his words: The beauty of mixed media art is the flexibility it offers to start with things around you and expand from there. As a mixed media painter, I juxtapose these visual elements into a language of moods and reactions that allow for… Read more »
Artist’s Statement: I became interested in light and discovered film at Columbia College, and continued my studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison. My work in metals, wood, and lighting have informed my collaboration with architects and designers. My goal is to create the new antiques, by respecting tradition and creating work that scales to… Read more »
Shoes Sculptural Garments My work stems from a lifelong interest in the design and construction of costumes and clothing which ultimately led to sculpture. Throughout history, women have been influenced by trends in fashion, often discounting comfort and health issues. Focusing on women’s undergarments, I have used metal fabrics, carved stone and welded… Read more »