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DARCY MEEKER

Lives and works in Blacksburg, VA, USA
www.darcymeeker.com

All my work is about flowing line, texture, opaque vs. translucent, and In aluminum and copper, shape and texture may also dominate, but in many,
figure-ground play. Whatever medium I’m working with usually asks you it is the content that dominates and these are more painterly. I’m always
to touch it. It’s all about curves and texture, light and shadow. I’m only pushing the paint in ways that highlight and enhance the shimmering texture
interested in work that conveys that kind of sensuous pull. of the metal and heat patina of the copper. My metal work is my fast-feedback
art form. Running the stylus over its silky surface, changing the pools of
My translucent alabaster sculptures have texture to the point of light to sinuous rivers - what a pleasure! Plus, once a line goes in, it’s in, so
opaqueness and enfold the viewer in warm but sometimes painful I use a little designing /planning, then it’s party time; I just make it up as I go
awareness. I carve stone in forever-time, reaching for connection with along, and the creative universe gives me a new texture, virtually every time.
spirit, with balance and centeredness, with inner vitality. I am told that My goal is dramatic impact and attention to intricate detail. The details
I have muscular dystrophy, and some days I can’t work zippers or open are meant as a reward for leisurely perusal. With this approach, the
jars. But I can carve rocks. I must carve them. viewer gets something from a glance and something entirely different
from careful consideration.

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 PEACE, LOVE AND SERENITY, 2007 ALUMINUM AND OILS 11X15X1 IN. | 27.5X38X2.5 CM.
 INTERSTELLAR, 2014 ALUMINUM AND INK COLORS 8X10X1/2 IN. | 20X25X1,2 CM.
TIME AND TIDE, 2007 HAND-TOOLED, FLAMED COPPER DISK 32 IN. | 81 CM.
TWO UNITS 58X18 IN. | 147X45.5 CM.
 MINERAL SPIRITS, 2010 ITALIAN ALABASTER 15X9X15 IN. | 38X22.5X38 CM.
MY FINGERS GROW FEATHERS, 2009 ITALIAN ALABASTER 20X18X11 IN. | 50X45X27.5 CM. 

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