Donna Blackard
Reaching this point in my art has been an evolution. My ultimate goal was not to "become an artist". Although, growing up with a father who was an artist influenced my life in many ways and at unexpected times. By watching my father create, I learned how crucial the role of "the creative outlet" could be for me. However, I chose not to listen to my instinctual desire to create for many years. Acknowledging this desire was the beginning of this evolution. Currently I have been working with found object sculptures. I immensely enjoy exploring what these objects will be in their next life. For me, this tends to accentuate the value of seeing life in a variety of forms and perspectives. Applying an element of humor to this view point is also crucial. I've had people ask me "why altars?". For me, these particular pieces represent the different interpretations of religion & spirituality. I feel the pieces include the good, bad, dark & light aspects of life. These components work together to reflect our religious or spiritual experiences. I invite people to engage with my pieces by including their own influence on them. This can be done by lighting the candles or adding personal items/icons to the piece. This is another way of experiencing my altars.
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