August at Art Works

Our Featured Artists for August
are Elin Babcock and Marydee Bombick

Elin Babcock

Creativity is an integral part of my life’s philosophy. Each time I ventured into a specific artistic medium, I found myself building bridges from one discipline to another: painting with sculpting. Sculptures with poems; poetry with play writing; art with psychology; teaching with learning.  The philosophy has not changed, though the materials have. Assemblagé sculpture joins found objects that have lost their way; wood with rusted metal; wire with glass; common objects and delicate feathers mixed with re-bar.

Marydee Bombick

Marydee’s interest in clay began in her early teens when her Aunt taught her to paint on pre-formed pieces.  After graduate school, she took a summer class in throwing pots and was hooked. When Marydee retired as a high school math teacher in 1998, she was able to devote more time to clay projects and set up a small studio in her basement. Her work continues to evolve as she learns more techniques and develops new and exciting glazes.