Cradle Your Dreams
By Vanessa Clarke, Installed 2002
I am a direct stone carver, moving directly from my thoughts and visualizations to the finished piece. When I sculpt I am very physical and passionate with the stone I am carving. I feel my way through each cut allowing the inherit beauty of the stone to naturally transform. Throughout my assemblage multiple stones come together like the pieces of a puzzle, fusing colors to create a single sculpture. Using different textures allows me to create a temptation of touch. Varieties of my sculptures are playful and consist of separable elements which beg for interaction and encourage observers to use more than just their sense of sight.
