biography
Having worked as a designer in the toy industry for many years, Ms. Northrop has returned to her first love: Sculpture. She has exhibited in shows at the Big Orbit Gallery, Art Dialogue, and Market Street Gallery, and is currently President of the Buffalo Society of Artists. She has a BFA in sculpture from Syracuse University.
artist's statement
My work deals with myths, both ancient and personal, that involve archetypal themes of the struggle for knowledge and understanding. In the mythic world objects acquire or are imbued with spiritual power. This power comes from many diverse sources. My sculpture is comprised of many diverse parts - machine parts, tool parts, electrical components, household implements - all things that have had previous lives and were touched by many hands. These parts together bring their histories and power to the sculpture and together become unified and amplified.
For me a really good artwork is one that acts like a perpetual capacitor (a concept only viable in the imagination). It sits silently until someone comes by and makes a mental connection with the piece - then BAM! - the piece conveys itself to the viewer like a charge, instantly, totally, and non verbally. The viewer "knows" the piece and experiences a similar creative leap of understanding to that of the artist that made it. This understanding which links the artist and the viewer transcends time and hopefully allows us more knowledge of ourselves.
description of each work
Chariot of the Four Winds
"Coveritas", mixed media sculpture Height: 20", Width: 9", Depth: 19"
"N'tolo" mixed media sculpture Height: 24", Width: 8 1/2", Depth: 13"
"The Attack", mixed media sculpture
"The Raven", mixed media sculpture
"The Sun Door", mixed media sculpture
contact information
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