As an artist, in this series, I consider what role morality has in the workplace. I express ideas through sculpture and drawings which are made from parts found on various job sites that have contextual stories. Sculpture No. 639_ Torn 610. … [Read more...] about The Workman
Series
Elizabeth Streb Residency at Skidmore Collage
Jo Tour
Metal sculpture as investigation and discovery through traveling with another who is very different from oneself. Kristin Eiriksdottir’s poem, “KOK,” inspires the thematic of opposing forces and tensions of layering and unraveling, concealing and … [Read more...] about Jo Tour
Space Conscious
Click for Background information on sculpture No. 779_ named PS39 Click here for Background thoughts on No.782 … [Read more...] about Space Conscious
Nature Focused
Series Times Union newspaper wrote: The artist Michelle Vara displays a ten-year survey of nature examining and recording a wide array of features through various media arts that sings to her dimension as an artist. This project is ongoing … [Read more...] about Nature Focused
Kachina Pendants – many
When I came back to the studio from traveling cross country, the first pieces I made are silver jewelry, inspired by the Navajo Indian Katchina dolls. The Kachina dolls are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, … [Read more...] about Kachina Pendants – many
“Mothers Worry”
“Mothers Worry” The sculpture is made from reclaimed bicycle's peddling off to the front of Saratoga’s racing season instead of filling the land fill. Reaching for the finish with action and color of re-cycled purpose. “Mothers Worry” … [Read more...] about “Mothers Worry”
Garand Shot – Off The Table
Garand Shot- Off the table: Is a series of mixed media, sculpture, paintings, and drawings. The sculpture: offers physical modification through planning and chance with the abrupt action of shooting using high powered rifles to change the form of … [Read more...] about Garand Shot – Off The Table