Hera - The Blue Heron Sculpture

Abstracted Blue heron in circular framing. Mixed media, recycled media , steel , compounded cement and lath. Exterior concrete dyes and stains, sealant. My subject matter has remained rooted in themes of nature, feminine beauty and animals. Sculpture's are created with the intent of bringing a figure to life that is both whimsical and elegant simultaneously. A successful piece exudes something of a life force in an apparent though ephemeral personality. The paradox in the work that the up cycled material is commonly disposed of in ways that effect the very creatures I am creating is important to me. One artistic goal is for my work to speak, draw attention to the use of recycled materials (that are intentionally not obvious) : That all works made from recycled material do not have to look like the recycled parts they were crafted from in the final work. I am saddened by what is happening to our wildlife and environment and create my work in an intuitive manner of conversation between up cycled / recycled materials mixed with compounded cement, steel and a strong affinity: appreciation for all things in nature.