Beckie’s sculpture “Iris Wooed by Zephyrus” is showing at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. The juried exhibition is titled Land of Enchantment: A Fantastical Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, and is on display until October 31, 2021. The work received the judges award for Most Inventive.
Below is the statement about the work that was included with the submission.
My vision as a sculptor draws inspiration from theater and opera, where I have been a mask and puppet maker and designed wigs and makeup for over 30 years. Myths and fairytales are a core part of the theatrical canon, and the creation of imaginary places, characters, and creatures is the essence of that world. While my work as a visual artist focuses on capturing real human emotion, the power of myth and fairytale to illuminate aspects of the human condition often inspires my choice of subjects to sculpt. Emerging from the pandemic year, I wanted to create a work that embodied renewal and hope. The wooing of Iris, goddess of the rainbow by Zephyrus, god of the gentle spring wind, offers a metaphor for entering a time of reconnection and regeneration.
Museum Hours are Thursday – Monday: 10am-5pm and Tuesday: noon – 7pm. The museum is closed on Wednesday. The outdoor exhibition is open to the public at no cost.
The exhibition runs until October 31