"Based on a traditional Irish song
of the same title, this exhibition is a
celebration of life’s passages and a
melancholic meditation on change,
growth and ultimately death. In
this suite of eight hollow ware
cups, Washbush has formed an
autobiographical narrative in three
dimensions... " Read more below
of the same title, this exhibition is a
celebration of life’s passages and a
melancholic meditation on change,
growth and ultimately death. In
this suite of eight hollow ware
cups, Washbush has formed an
autobiographical narrative in three
dimensions... " Read more below
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artist bio A resident of Madison, Wisconsin for more than 20 years, Sara Washbush came to Canada
in 2003 for graduate studies at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Opportunity and love prompted
Sara to stay in Canada, first teaching at NSCAD and now at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Sara
currently lives in Perth, Ontario with her partner James Byrne.
Current projects: Wedding cups; pewter “Complementary” vase series; immigration (I’ve applied, now I
wait!); craft networking.
in 2003 for graduate studies at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Opportunity and love prompted
Sara to stay in Canada, first teaching at NSCAD and now at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Sara
currently lives in Perth, Ontario with her partner James Byrne.
Current projects: Wedding cups; pewter “Complementary” vase series; immigration (I’ve applied, now I
wait!); craft networking.
artist statement Simply put, my work is about life. I am interested in the commonalities we go
through, exploring them through my chosen medium of metal. I use the emotion and dramas of our
experiences to explore both the light and dark cycles of life: birth, death, union, separation, redemption,
and so on-- the good, the bad, and the beautiful.
Duality is ever present in my work, in visual structure and narrative. At first glance, my pieces have an
aesthetic grace—a confidence of poise in form. The strength of metal seems enduring, yet I as the creator
am always challenged and humbled by the process of making. My inspirations are often from multiple
points as well—some of my works layer stories to give numerous interpretations to both myself and the
viewer.
My pieces are complete once I achieve a sense of balance despite complications or dualities. Our creative
human drives make us seek out challenge (both good and bad) – it is something that I need in my life, and
is something that I can ultimately use for the positive.
through, exploring them through my chosen medium of metal. I use the emotion and dramas of our
experiences to explore both the light and dark cycles of life: birth, death, union, separation, redemption,
and so on-- the good, the bad, and the beautiful.
Duality is ever present in my work, in visual structure and narrative. At first glance, my pieces have an
aesthetic grace—a confidence of poise in form. The strength of metal seems enduring, yet I as the creator
am always challenged and humbled by the process of making. My inspirations are often from multiple
points as well—some of my works layer stories to give numerous interpretations to both myself and the
viewer.
My pieces are complete once I achieve a sense of balance despite complications or dualities. Our creative
human drives make us seek out challenge (both good and bad) – it is something that I need in my life, and
is something that I can ultimately use for the positive.