Originally from upstate New York, Renee Rouillier now creates her figurative, narrative sculpture from a studio in South Carolina, influenced by the natural world and the “interrelatedness of all life forms with their surroundings.”
[nonmember]This archived post is for Members Only. Click here to become a member or to get a one day pass. If you are a member, please login to view the post. [/nonmember] [private_archives]Rouillier’s work is haunting, thought provoking, poignant. I’m a new fan – you can find more images of Rouillier’s work on crafthaus and Southern Artistry. I would love to see a website devoted to the artist’s work – her narratives about each of the sculptures are as intriguing as the work itself.
Inner Potential
Inner Potential, detail
“In this sculpture the birds are entrapped signifying unreached potential or the inability or lack of opportunity to become our true self.”
Frailties of Humanness
In Your Words
“Based on historical ventriloquist puppet forms symbolizing much of what you are told you have said or done, is not actually your words, but others.”
Silent Conversations
Inner Flight
“I believe as artists, we do not flourish in a vacuum, but it is our supports, teachers, peers, friends and environment that provide the framework for our growth; and it is our persistence, passion, and energy that help us succeed.”
Find more photos like this on crafthaus
“It is vital that my work goes beyond appearance. Even though craftsmanship is of utmost concern, the most important factor of my art is to initially attract the viewer, prompting a question or disquieting concern. I want my art to elicit an unease, an emergence of old beliefs that need evaluation, a connection with issues that may be difficult but need addressing, or a new awareness.”
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