Cherie Lee
Though well versed in multiple mediums, I've most commonly been described as an 'Eggshell Sculptor', using high-speed engraving equipment to carve genuine (predominantly ostrich) eggshells into intricate and delicate bas-relief filigree depictions.
With a current bent toward topics of disability, poverty, homelessness and the conquering of obstacles, I use medium itself to inform and underscore the inseparable nature of strength and weakness, prodding us to question where that fulcrum lies; uniting substance and subject to emphasize disparity.
Is 'small' more frail than 'large'? What has more fortitude: youth or age? Is 'male' dominant to 'female'? At what, exactly? If I show weakness, did I abdicate my strength?
The words and imagery we use to define our perceptions dictate our preferences and prejudices, and their source and accuracy must be investigated with constant rigor. After all, our own foundational confidences and insecurities alike are based on preconceived notions and ideas...
What if we're wrong?
If our beliefs are to be defended, we must be first to question their validity.
The closer one looks at biases, the more focus brings them in balance. Look close: are poor people weak, or strong? With honest evaluation, judgments cease to stand firm.
Seperate-ness erodes.
At it's most basic essence, my work stresses the boundaries of ordinary matter and substance, questioning, “how far?” before strength must succumb to its weakness.
The egg: life, birth and rebirth in virtually every civilization throughout history, organically serves as metaphor for both the physical and metaphysical human conditions.
My art takes the form of life, asking life, “how strong are we of mind body or spirit?”
It silently poses the same question our universe shouts every day:
How far, before you break? *
My work quietly speaks of strength from positions of weakness, and does so with the voice of Many.
Weakening Strength. Redemption leading to evolution. Emerging steadfast and triumphant,
Uncracked.
(?)*
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Though well versed in multiple mediums, I've most commonly been described as an 'Eggshell Sculptor', using high-speed engraving equipment to carve genuine (predominantly ostrich) eggshells into intricate and delicate bas-relief filigree depictions.
With a current bent toward topics of disability, poverty, homelessness and the conquering of obstacles, I use medium itself to inform and underscore the inseparable nature of strength and weakness, prodding us to question where that fulcrum lies; uniting substance and subject to emphasize disparity.
Is 'small' more frail than 'large'? What has more fortitude: youth or age? Is 'male' dominant to 'female'? At what, exactly? If I show weakness, did I abdicate my strength?
The words and imagery we use to define our perceptions dictate our preferences and prejudices, and their source and accuracy must be investigated with constant rigor. After all, our own foundational confidences and insecurities alike are based on preconceived notions and ideas...
What if we're wrong?
If our beliefs are to be defended, we must be first to question their validity.
The closer one looks at biases, the more focus brings them in balance. Look close: are poor people weak, or strong? With honest evaluation, judgments cease to stand firm.
Seperate-ness erodes.
At it's most basic essence, my work stresses the boundaries of ordinary matter and substance, questioning, “how far?” before strength must succumb to its weakness.
The egg: life, birth and rebirth in virtually every civilization throughout history, organically serves as metaphor for both the physical and metaphysical human conditions.
My art takes the form of life, asking life, “how strong are we of mind body or spirit?”
It silently poses the same question our universe shouts every day:
How far, before you break? *
My work quietly speaks of strength from positions of weakness, and does so with the voice of Many.
Weakening Strength. Redemption leading to evolution. Emerging steadfast and triumphant,
Uncracked.
(?)*
- Nationality: UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : unknown date
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- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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National Art League's 90th Annual Juried Exhibition
https://www.nationalartleague.org/test-online-exhibition
James LaMantia Comments: “Thank you for the opportunity to jury the 2020 National Art League Exhibition. While the pandemic affected how I physically viewed the works, it did not affect the quality of the art that was submitted. I was greatly impressed with the level of talent which made the jurying challenging. I was also pleasantly surprised with the range of work which pushed the limits of the mediums. Even breaking out past its edges on several occasions.
As a gallerist of 31 years, I am reminded daily of the role that art plays in our lives. Your submissions were not merely artistic creations, but I would argue that they have healing characteristics. Healing powers whereas people can escape the challenges that they are facing today. A place to find peace. Even if for a brief period.”
Bethany Arts Community Virtual Residency
40 Somerstown Rd. Ossining, NY 10562
BAC offers short term residencies attracting artists at different stages of their careers from around the world for the development of both new works and works in progress. BAC welcomes artists working across most disciplines, including visual artists in any medium, writers, playwrights, choreographers, musicians, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, and lighting, projection, costume and sound designers. During their time on site, these artists will develop new works while engaging with local artists and the public.
The spirit of the program is to provide a collective environment for artists of all disciplines where they can engage in meaningful interaction and stimulating discussions with their peers, while pursuing individual or group projects. It is an ideal setting for the exchange of ideas, the inspiration for new work, and the harmonious cross-fertilization of disciplines. Successful applicants are typically mid-career or established artists. However, emerging artists who believe their work is of exceptional merit are eligible as well.
We accept applications from individual artists and small groups of up to 4 members. If you have more than 4 group members please email BAC staff at submit@bethanyarts.org. We will need to know all team members name and contact information when you apply.
Limner Gallery's "Global Meltdown" Exhibition
http://www.limnergallery.com/limner/index.htm
We are living in an age of global crisis - of catastrophic MELTDOWN.
The subject of this exhibition is every aspect of the MELTDOWN crisis,
Pending the resolution of the Covid Pandemic
2020 exhibits will be in online and print format
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“Nature” Art Exhibition – Light Space Time
https://www.lightspacetime.art/nature-art-exhibition-december-2019/
Top Ten Artist in 3D Category ---
The gallery’s competition for November 2019 was the 9th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D artists (including photography & digital art) from around the world, were called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion into the Gallery’s December 2019 online group art exhibition.
Artists were asked for their interpretation of the “Nature” theme by submitting their best abstract or representational art for this competition. The submission process and competition for the artists began in October 2019 and concluded on November 26, 2019.
The gallery received 577 entries from 25 different countries from around the world, as well as from 34 different states and the District of Columbia.