Biography & Artist's Statement-Lynne Anderson
Raku Ceramic Artist Lynne Anderson
BIOGRAPHY
Of mostly English heritage, I was born in Dallas, Texas, the youngest (and only girl) in a family of four. My family owned a ranch in central Texas and much of my nearly overwhelming inspiration of nature can be dated back to that time and place.
Following High School, I came to Colorado to work/study and felt I had come "home". I completed my undergraduate work in Fine Arts with a teaching degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1970 and, in 1996, completed my Master's Degree in Ceramics and Art Education at the same University.
The artistic gene has run in my family. My paternal Great Grandmother, Nellie Stoddard, was a remarkable oil painter and, tho I never met her, I feel that I know her across time and am her legacy in the world of art.
The western slope of Colorado, where I continue to be captivated by the austere beauty of the desert southwest, has been my home for a number of years. It is in this location that I continue to draw rich inspiration for my work.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
My work and the creative process itself are clearly in the "driver's seat" of my path as an artist. It is like being on a road trip and not being sure of the exact final destination but being filled with excitement and adventure of where it is taking me.
There are consistent elements in my work which have their roots in the desert southwest; its landscape, wildlife and imagery. I have studied and drawn endless inspiration from the pictographs and petroglyphs left behind on rock and cave walls by more ancient peoples who inhabited this area in centuries past. The ongoing influence of Native American artistry and culture is also a source of admiration and respect.
I love contrast in artwork and enjoy the challenge of "making it work" aesthetically. I love creating sculptural, abstract forms with randomly torn edges; combining contemporary with old/ancient. Often, I combine other materials such as fiber, copper metal/wire, bone beads, raw turquoise stones, metallic threads (and more) which I find visually exciting.
Each of my pieces seems to have its own "life" and I strive to remain open & receptive to its own dictates for final presentation.
Of mostly English heritage, I was born in Dallas, Texas, the youngest (and only girl) in a family of four. My family owned a ranch in central Texas and much of my nearly overwhelming inspiration of nature can be dated back to that time and place.
Following High School, I came to Colorado to work/study and felt I had come "home". I completed my undergraduate work in Fine Arts with a teaching degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1970 and, in 1996, completed my Master's Degree in Ceramics and Art Education at the same University.
The artistic gene has run in my family. My paternal Great Grandmother, Nellie Stoddard, was a remarkable oil painter and, tho I never met her, I feel that I know her across time and am her legacy in the world of art.
The western slope of Colorado, where I continue to be captivated by the austere beauty of the desert southwest, has been my home for a number of years. It is in this location that I continue to draw rich inspiration for my work.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
My work and the creative process itself are clearly in the "driver's seat" of my path as an artist. It is like being on a road trip and not being sure of the exact final destination but being filled with excitement and adventure of where it is taking me.
There are consistent elements in my work which have their roots in the desert southwest; its landscape, wildlife and imagery. I have studied and drawn endless inspiration from the pictographs and petroglyphs left behind on rock and cave walls by more ancient peoples who inhabited this area in centuries past. The ongoing influence of Native American artistry and culture is also a source of admiration and respect.
I love contrast in artwork and enjoy the challenge of "making it work" aesthetically. I love creating sculptural, abstract forms with randomly torn edges; combining contemporary with old/ancient. Often, I combine other materials such as fiber, copper metal/wire, bone beads, raw turquoise stones, metallic threads (and more) which I find visually exciting.
Each of my pieces seems to have its own "life" and I strive to remain open & receptive to its own dictates for final presentation.
