| With clay as my medium and the natural world for inspiration, I translate the patterns and rhythms around me into tangible and tactile form. I am especially attracted to the energy of repetitive pattern as it combines with the freeform approach of my carving. I've been a traveler for the past twenty years and a deep source of inspiration has been the many trips I have taken to various regions of sub-Saharan Africa. The natural wonders there are incomparable and provide me a very rich palette. I am similarly influenced by visits I have made to the ancient ruins and mountains of Central and South America, and the forests of Indonesia. At home in the New York Catskills, I fuel my spirit and creativity through long time passions for gardening, architectural design and observing the natural world.
My hope is that this stew of inspiration has created an art that reflects all the aspects of a rich and cognitive life.
Nancy April |
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