Gina Casolaro Murray casamurina@gmail.com
Curator Karen Wilkin describes Gina's work as "iconic and seductive".
Curator Karen Wilkin describes Gina's work as "iconic and seductive".
Biophilia III: Ingrid Cedar, 31 1/2" x 18" x 9"
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I create sculpture in stone, wood and glass to express my artistic vision. The first blow of the hammer was a life changing instant, unleashing my passion for stone and wood carving. During a five-year apprenticeship with a master carver in New York, I honed my carving skills to the strong, sensuous style evident in my creations.
Using the subtractive process, my stone and wood sculptures are hand carved revealing the medium's inner beauty. Alabaster and limestone, formed over seven million years ago, have allowed our ancestors to communicate with us visually through the ages. I find the romance of stone carving irresistible and love the historical tradition of this medium. I enjoy creating both figurative and non-representational works in stone, wood, and kiln formed glass. For inquiries and purchases, contact Gina at casamurina@gmail.com Sculptures range in price from $1200-$5200 depending on size and intricacy. |
My works are inspired by a love of nature and the deep human desire for a genuine connection to the natural world, defined as biophilia. In addition to abstract torsos, the “Biophilia Series” incorporates the female form and natural elements inviting the viewer to contemplate their own relationship with nature and encouraging them to be a part of nature rather than apart from nature.
Reef Series
With the understanding that to overcome fear, one must face it, I decided to become a certified scuba diver to challenge my self-imposed boundaries. I immediately fell in love with the undersea world. The sculptural forms I encountered were irresistible and I started incorporating them into my work resulting in the “Reef Series”. In these works, I include abstracted forms of sea life and coral to both capture the memory and honor what’s just one atmosphere below us.
With the understanding that to overcome fear, one must face it, I decided to become a certified scuba diver to challenge my self-imposed boundaries. I immediately fell in love with the undersea world. The sculptural forms I encountered were irresistible and I started incorporating them into my work resulting in the “Reef Series”. In these works, I include abstracted forms of sea life and coral to both capture the memory and honor what’s just one atmosphere below us.
Abstract Works
I learned to carve in the abstract and non-representational tradition and continue in this style today. The beauty of the natural material somewhat dictates the forms in which I am able to express myself freely.
I learned to carve in the abstract and non-representational tradition and continue in this style today. The beauty of the natural material somewhat dictates the forms in which I am able to express myself freely.