Pamela Soldwedel Sculpture "Ocean Born"

This show is curated by Richard Suib and presented by Lerner Enterprises. You can also visit Pamela Soldwedel's website by clicking here.

"Swirling, undulating, concentric forms can often suggest more meaning and yet contain more enigma than if specifically lifelike. Through the use of organic shapes in stone, bronze or mixed media, recalling humans or animals without specifically simulating either, I seek to incorporate the passion, mystery and ambiguity that is central to the human experience.
Out of seemingly immutable materials, I work to create the sensual, enjoying the challenge of causing them to seem soft and flowing.
In many of my pieces, I have sought overall continuity of line. However, others display breaks representing disrupted life cycles. Sections have been sliced open to symbolize trauma: separation from a loved one; emotional crisis; illness or physical disability wrenching enough to produce breakdown of spirit and body. These potentially distressing sculptures nevertheless, are actually filled with hope. Close examination reveals that the separations are made in such a way that they may be rejoined. Life continues, although scarred, and the strengthened spirit resumes its cyclical journey".