Linda's profile
I am committed equally to two overlapping paths in my art practice - mixed media work & public art sculpture.
Both paths connect me to a fascination with botanical forms and biological systems. Seduced by complex patterns, intricate curves, and interlacing structures of plant and cellular forms, I find nature’s secret ways to be a treasure trove of discovery, leading to a joyful journey that is interesting and fun!
I love cutting things up! – paper, metal, Mylar, wood –the process allows me to express ideas dear to me, makes me happy and is a form of meditation. The appeal of paper, such a commonplace and accessible material, lies in its ability transform and adapt to whatever you can create. It has a hidden life!
In mixed media works, some parts are pre-determined; others come into play purely by chance. It’s a balance between pre-planning and the unexpected. I'm often surprised by the results! This improvisational process of give and take ultimately appears as a work expressing movement and exuberance.
Public art is powerful and engaging when people get to encounter a sculpture and discover something unique. Bringing a concept into being on a large scale in a community is both challenging and rewarding. It is not for the feint of heart!
As a result of my interest in sculpture and public spaces, I have been lucky to receive a number of art commissions in the regional area. I love the idea of a community being surprised - embracing both pride and ownership of sculpture on their own turf. Ranging from large outdoor site-specific installations to a neighbor’s gate, I incorporate images from nature that move me. On a formal level, open and closed forms and positive/negative space are issues that interest me, creating lively plays of light and shadow.
My desire is to draw viewers into the mysteries of nature as well as the process, engaging them in discovery.
I received my BA at Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY and my MFA from Maryland Institute, College of Art.
Photography thanks to John Dean, Howard Ehrenfeld, Norman Watkins, Mitro Hood, Mike Koryta and Joseph Hyde. I took photos as well.
