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.

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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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