My metal sculptures are mined from the visual language of dreams. Working with cast metal feeds my ritual loving self through direct involvement with the elements of fire, earth, air and metal. Process is integral in my art. I studied dance for twenty years and pouring molten metal in collaboration with sculptors recalls this experience: sand molds set the stage as we communicate the requirements of each piece, in our continual, intentional, improvisational movements. Molten metal is the primary dancer in it’s contained energy, fluidity and grace. I use recycled wood and metal, and i am researching and raising money to utilize renewable energies in the process.

matris fe cast iron and slate 2007 felicia glidden

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