|
|
Artist Statement:
When I first saw enamelwork
that was done over 1000 years
ago, my two passions of
history and art came together.
I work with a grammar of
ornament that comes from the
past, especially the
'barbarian' cultures of
ancient Europe, but my goal is
to speak to the present.
I do extensive research in
archaeology, anthropology and
philosophy which inspires and
informs my work. I am
constantly renewed by the
daily experience, in front of
the kiln, of transformation by
fire.
...
Further Information
| |
Artist Exhibitions:
2007 Exhibitions
Feb 17, Sean Nos Milwaukee
Center for Celtic Studies,
Milwaukee, WI
March 14-24, "Medieval Life"
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto,
ON Canada
April 12-15,Celtic Studies
Association of North America
annual Conference, Cincinnati,
OH
April 20-22,New England Folk
Festival Mansfield, MA
May 25-27, WisCon ...
Further Information
|
|
Artist Galleries:
Coming Soon!
|
|
Artist Reviews:
Coming Soon!
|
|
Collections:
Coming Soon!
|
|
Commissions:
Coming Soon!
|
|
|
Catherine Crowe Biography:
| Biographical information for Catherine Crowe can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
|
Age
|
50
|
| |
| Gender |
Female
|
| |
| Status |
Single
|
| |
| Children |
99
|
| |
| Religion |
not provided |
| |
| Education |
Graduate Degree |
| |
| Hobbies / Interests |
mythology, folklore, anthropology, philosophy, history, theatre, storytelling, traditional Irish music |
| |
| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Enameling Vitreous
|
| |
| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Byzantine - (330 - 1453)
|
| |
| Favorite Visual Artist |
El Greco
|
| |
| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
|
| |
| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Iron Age and Medieval enamelling |
| |
| Why Did You Become An Artist |
not provided |
| |
| Your Personal Biography |
When I first saw enamelwork that was done over 1000 years ago, my two passions of history and art came together. I work with a grammar of ornament that comes from the past, especially the 'barbarian' cultures of ancient Europe: Celtic, Scythian, Etruscan - but my goal is to speak to the present.
It is my belief that art, like music, can build cultural community rather than foster elitism. By changing our relationship to modern artifacts we can come to a better understanding of our past, and consequently, our relationship with each other. Each piece has its own story, informed by research in early history, archaeology, anthropology and folklore. My vision is to mirror the past, and speak to the present through ancient symbols.
My love affair with Irish Culture began with an interest in traditional singing, which I still pursue. I have recorded two critically acclaimed albums and played at major folk and Celtic Festivals across North America, but my favourite place to sing in still in the kitchen with a few like-minded friends.
Building cultural community has been an abiding passion for many years. I strive to make both music and visual art meaningful in a contemporary cultural context. |
| |
|
contact artist
