Ruth Waters Belmont, California www.ruthwaters.com
Interaction V Ash 96 x 22 x 13 inches 2006
Exploring the human condition—how we relate to ourselves and to others—has been the major focus of my work for more than 50 years, and will no doubt continue to absorb me. The possibilities for visual commentary on existence and relationships are infinite, not only in subjective content but in the range of stylistic interpretation. By and large, my sculptures are commentaries on humanity, observations of individuals, and reflections on universal truths. I sculpt in the classic subtractive mode, using mallet (or maul) and chisels on hardwood logs and blocks of marble, followed by lots and lots of sandpaper.
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