| Catharine Newell's most recent body of work titled "Memory Notes" is a collection of small portraits made from kiln-formed Bullseye glass with powder details. Each beautifully rendered portrait is intimately, yet not specifically related to its neighbor and speaks of the personality, quirks, and particular characteristics of its subject, creating a sense of familiarity for the viewer. As a group they recall loose sketchpad sheets that have been wrinkled, rediscovered and then assembled in temporary order. The sensitivity of the drawing and the artist's mastery of the medium is further enhanced by the placement and grouping of the individual pieces.
By using glass, Newell is able to create what appears to be a new medium. Combining the plasticity of encaustic sculpture with the light and airy nature of paper, her glass sculptures have a richness and depth as well as a casual spontaneity. |
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