Cast Bronze
Nannette Clapman Blinchikoff • nannette@maef.org
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Theme: Repetitive abstract geometric shapes
Sculpture Shown:
Carnival # 3:
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Media: Cardboard, wire, acrylic paint
Carnival # 5: (scroll
down)
Media: Bronze
History: The Carnival Series
The Carnival Series deals with amusement park
rides, brightly colored geometric shapes, and family. Each year, Ms.
Blinchikoff's family spends two days at Hershey Park. It is a time for
grandparents, parents,
children, and grandchildren to enjoy one another.
1997 was an emotional year, due to Nannette's many family responsibilities,
which culminated in the loss of her father. Much to
her surprise, the art that emerged
(The Carnival Series) from her sadness was bright and whimsical. Again, this proved
her theory that art can help the healing process, no matter the
problem. She was able to find fun in her life and family, when she "let it happen."
The
cardboard’s composition, both fragile and strong, is composed of
two flat planes pressing in on one wavy strip. For Nannette, the wavy strip
symbolizes the constant moving line of life. The two flat planes create a
constant tension upon this "life line" while
becoming the force that holds it together. Hence, behind the
sculpture, comes the artist's fascination with the medium. The cardboard
paralleling one's imposing struggle
with time, priorities, and the responsibilities of life.
In 1999, the artist experimented with casting her cardboard images in
bronze. Even though the integrity of the cardboard's detail were compromised, the final sculptures were very
satisfying.
Carnival #5 •
12" x 9" x 11"
Cast Bronze