Bio
Jewelry | Mixed Media
Printmaking | Sculpture
Myra is an Indiana based sculptor, artist and educator. She received her BFA in Furniture Design from the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis and taught joyfully in Indianapolis for several years. She is now available to teach from her studio in Evansville, Indiana. Her work enlivens both private and public collections.
Wood and metal are her primary media. “I love the infinite possibilities of working with wood and metal: bending, sawing, shaping, forging, and painting.” When a piece is finished, it makes me feel…….crazy good.
Artist Style: Visual: Abstract, Contemporary, Decorative/Ornamental, Expressionistic, Functional, Minimalism
Artist Medium: Visual Arts: Acrylic, Bronze, Colored Pencil, Drawing Media, Mixed Media, Steel, Wood; Copper, Silver
Skills
ABOUT MY WORK
I have been creating objects since childhood, playing at the repair bench of my parent’s electronics company. I was always checking out books at the library about making “stuff”. After pursuing careers in business, I earned my BFA in furniture design and began making furniture and sculpture. While exploring new materials l developed a love for working with metal. This led me to develop a collection of wearable art. I love the way I can shape, bend, form and color these materials and the endless possibilities for creating new work.
The elements of line, mark making and gesture are always foremost in my design process. I constantly experiment with these elements no matter what media I am using. I am intrigued by the way a simple adjustment in gesture can alter the essence of the work.