PicasHARE

ceramic sculpture

Artist's Statement

Judi Israel

My work reflects my love of nature and my constant quest for humor in the world around me.  I look for the whimsy and even the silliness in my surroundings.  I hope that my art will make people smile.

The idea for the first hare series came to me in the wee hours of the night.  I had just finished several outdoor garden hares.  They were well received and I had fun making them.  Summer was over, but the need to create hares was still with me.  Using them as a tribute to art icons just seemed like a humorous way of paying homage to some of my favorite works of art.   Then the hares seemed to take a life of their own.   Oh so many artists!

  This second series of hares continues my nighttime inspirations.  There were so many artists that I still wanted to use as my muses.  I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  I think the artists wouldn’t be offended as we all seem to borrow from those before us.

Clay purist that I am, I found myself constantly testing the limits of the clay, trying to get it to do things it just wouldn’t.  Eventually, I just had to go beyond the clay as the medium incorporating wire and wood to better capture the spirit of some the artists.

SalvadHARE Dali

HARE X

ceramic sculpture

HARE with Tear

Son of HARE

Portrait of the Artist

About Susan Perrine

Susan Perrine has been a weaver from the time she graduated high school. Throughout her life she has produced work for individual artists and large manufacturers.  Susan designs and creates hand woven clothing with inspiration from ancient styles. The upcoming DeBlois show, ‘Intersections’ will include Susan’s hand woven Bogg coats.  These light weight garments, incorporating fiber from local sources, were originally designed to generate as little waste as possible.  Quilts and recent work will also be featured. Currently Susan lives in Woolwich, Maine, though she was a resident of Jamestown, RI from 1976-2001.  Susan initiated and organized Banners Over Bath in 2005, which is now an annual outdoor art exhibition. It provides an opportunity for artists to connect to their community.

Fragile

Trish Hurley

There are always bits of a memory that remain unclear.  We remember certain details more than others.

 This artwork that I have chosen to share, is my reflection into the past.  Enjoy…