cathy rose: found-object figures
Susan Lomuto | Aug 28, 2009 | Comments 5
Articulated figures make my heart go pitter-patter. Compelling found-object art has the same effect on my over-taxed ticker. And articulated figures made from found-objects make my heart race way too fast while my thoughts trip over each other, tumbling out of a head already saturated with ideas and desires.
New Song, porcelain, wood, metal, found object
Cathy Rose’s porcelain and found-object figures have found a place in my head and my heart. The figures, with eyes closed, heads tilting towards the wind and arms open wide, are a study in faith and a fierce acceptance of all life has to offer.
Adapt, porcelain, wood, metal, found object
Fleeting Moment, porcelain, wood, metal, found object
Wind, porcelain, wood, metal, found object
Fault Lines, porcelain, wood, metal, found object
The art is uplifting – the life journey even more so. Read her short ‘Artist’s Confessions’ page. I don’t know how far along Cathy and Ellen are on their journey, but I do know that we can all learn from their approach to the uncertainties we face in life. I’m sending healing energy and positive thoughts to them, to you, to all.
Have a grace-filled weekend.
You can see more of Rose’s work at Volakis Gallery
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Susan, I don’t know what I would do without your site. This work makes me want to cry — it absolutely touches my heart.
Thank you, thank you for all the wonderful things your bring to our attention. Have a great weekend.
Sue Ossenberg
This is magnificent ! I’m left speachless. Thanks once again for bringing deep beauty to light.
Found object to art form. This work is thought provoking, almost haunting. These pieces move in many ways. They have also skirted around the cliches of many found object work in production today.
I have always thought Cathy Rose is amazing!
I bought of piece of Cathy’s work years ago when she was showing at the Ann Arbor Art Fair…to this day it is still my favorite piece of art. She is a wonderful, inspired artist.