hollandmarylyn

A bronze sculptor in Austin and Maui area

Playing and working in my father’s studio, I have literally grown up with clay.   Although my early introduction was functional wheel thrown pottery,  I currently am exploring hand built sculptures, vessels, and  faces.

My bronze series began in 2010, which I called Meditation Faces.  Followed by a series of Meditation Monks: Oneness, then Sattva and Bodhi that have become my most popular.  My series continues to grow as I find my clay pieces bronze “worthy”.

My work reflects both my love of Asian design and my fascination with form.  I love the combination of a simple design and glaze or patina on a graceful organic form.  Finding tension between these ideas continues to intrigue and challenge me.

I find the process of working with clay meditative: in part intentional, in part open to something greater flowing through my hands.  Once we can nurture harmony and peace within ourselves then we can contribute towards this awareness in others.  A piece of art work can touch the core of people’s heart, acting as a catalyst or a closest friend to have a soul conversation.  If this happens in my work, I will be communicating with people through my work, sharing my inner experiences.  I would like to continue creating clay sculptures with this kind of consciousness so I can contribute to peace in my small yet unique way.

My intention is to bring peace and tranquility into one’s space.