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Kay
Lynne Sattler has engaged in an exploration of materials which brings ageless elements together to form unsurpassed sculptural
forms. Her techniques are a sophisticated balance of hand constructed clay, juxtaposed with the controlled use of precious
metals. The dense rich clay forms are but a canvas upon which she applies the ethereal shimmer of her chosen metals.
Through meticulous gilding techniques, she coaxes light to live in a serene sanctuary within the body of the clay. The
collaboration is highly contemporary, yet primitive; exuding a sensuous and subtle elegance. To the surprise of the
viewer, each piece glows from within in the faintest of light, recasting the role of sculptural clay in today's art collections.
Living as she does on the slope of an ancient volcano, the artist draws inspiration from the enduring and ephemeral
forms of nature. One is drawn into the primal, pure and precise way in which Kay Lynne Sattler's artistry evokes
the elemental essence of creation.
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