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Elizabeth Schowachert
Statement:
Connecting is to link or to be linked to; join; fasten.
Our lives are made up in part by our connections. Without connections we would literally be alone, living a singular life –
it would be akin to living in nothingness.
Connections can be fleeting or painful to have or keep. They can also bring joy, happiness and contribute a more fulfilled life.
- Making connections can be hard to maintain; with others or with one’s self.
- They can be deep or shallow and they can ebb and flow with the people in our lives over time.
- They are needed and wanted by most.
- They need trust, respect and empathy in order to be maintained or to grow.
My intention with my art/paintings is to explore the most significant connections in my life, those that have influenced me and made the deepest impressions.
Cultural connections have had a significant impact on my life, my way of thinking, the way I choose to live and my ideas about myself. My experiences in Asia especially have influenced my ideas about myself, who I am and how I live my life.
In my current body of work, “The Art of Tools” I am exploring the relationship to line, form and shapes through the use of a wide array of handmade tools.
Artist Bio:
Elizabeth was born and raised in Northern California, and has always held a deep appreciation for and affinity with the sea and the natural beauty of the Northern California coastline. Her paintings reflect the deep bond she feels with nature and her love of the ocean. Organic shapes and forms are almost always present in Elizabeth’s work, whether she is working with encaustic medium or ink on paper.
In recent years Elizabeth has been working primarily with encaustic medium/mixed media (paper, ink, and fabric).
