Sculpture Study of "Sisters"

Sculpture Study of "sisters"

A sculpture study for the Oehmcke Family of their two daughters (dimensions approx. 4" high 7" wide) : Jackie (left, younger sister) & Candice (right, elder sister)

The 3/4 Life Size version I will be starting on shortly!!

A portrait bust of both sisters. Jackie and Candice’s faces are close together with Jackie’s arm wrapped around her sister’s shoulder pulling her close.

PDX - Portland International Airport Sculpture Show

Pacific Northwest Sculptors Exhibit, on E Concourse, My Sculpture: "Truth Beloved" is on exhibit from January 5th – August 1st , 2009

A comment about the show:

Each of the 14 sculptures were interesting, providing a variety of expressions from talented local artists. I was particularly impressed with a couple of those  fashioned from metal. One was a cyclist speeding thru the night called "Portland at Midnight."I'm sure we have all seen him for real ,hell bent for leather, with hair flying in the wind,going to or from somewhere important. Wish I had this guy on my mantle.

The other sculpture catching my eye was a bust of a female African American done in black bronze called "Truth Beloved." As you examine this piece you are drawn to her eyes and compelled to bend down for a closer look. They are almost real and reflect the serene mood of the subject. I noticed a number of passengers stopping to view this particular piece and all had a closer look at the eyes.

It is nice to know so many talented northwest artists have sculptures that beg for attention ,and in some cases , have been shown around the world. Even better, we have them here at PDX.

-written by JC Hinton

Pierce County, Margaret K. Williams Arts Award

(Mardie Rees with husband Jeremy Broderick after speaking at the Award Ceremony)

On November 6th, I was awarded the 2008 Margaret K. Williams Arts Award by the Pierce Country Arts Commission, in the 'Career' category. I was the first one to receive the award in this category. I was nominated by the Gig Harbor Rotary Club and selected through a jury process. The award ceremony took place at the Tacoma Art Museum.

View the Margaret K. Williams Award Ceremony
Tune to Pierce Country's Local TV, C-RCC, Channel 22 or through Live Webcast To be airing November/December 2008 When: See Website for posting