About Zink Metal Art

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, I came out to Colorado in 1987, studied at UC, Boulder and have a BA in Studio Arts & Art Education. I enjoyed teaching art in both Colorado and Washington, DC for awhile before returning to Colorado and becoming a mother.

In years past I've enjoyed working in watercolor, mask making and hand made paper. Since 1998 my artwork focus has been drawing, painting and sculpting different metals with the assistance of my husband, Ben; together we are Zink Metal Art. I offer a strong, fluid, feminine sense of design and form to the metal, and Ben works as our solid fabricator and engineer. Sometimes I've sketched and reflected on the subject matter before I begin drawing on the metal sheet, and other times I enjoy letting my unconscious guide the images, shapes and forms that emerge. Ben cuts most of our designs with a hand held plasma cutter, and we work together on our different finishes. This collaborating on sculpture designs, layouts, finishing and installation has taught us both so very much about the art process and ourselves. We're proud to have created an extensive body of work in this time; both small and large scale pieces in private and public collections worldwide.

Drawing has been an essential part of my life for as long as I can remember. I think creative expression is a human characteristic every bit as vital as speaking or writing. For me, making art objects is a way of translating my inner visions and thought processes into a tangible outer reality, something I can look at, touch, appreciate and share with others. As time goes by I find myself really giving into art more and more, accepting both the challenges and the incredible grace it brings. I feel very grateful to spend my working hours doing something I truly love, with the total support of my family and friends. Finding and restoring the 1897 historic "Charles Pollack House" on the main street of Berthoud has allowed us to work from home in our metal shop, display in our own studio gallery and raise our two children together. Our life as parents and artists at times resembles the frenetic dance of a couple of jugglers, but we feel constantly challenged and inspired, and I think the whimsical, light hearted nature of our creations shows this beautifully.

Education

• 1992 Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, Art Education K-12, University of Colorado, Boulder

Work

• 2010 -1998 Zink Metal Art, Berthoud, CO, Artist, Fabricator
• 1998 -1995 Washington National Cathedral, Beauvoir Elementary Washington, DC, Art Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher
• 1995 -1993 Boulder Valley Public Schools, Boulder, CO, Substitute Teacher
• 1993 City of Boulder / Parks and Recreation, Boulder, CO, Assistant Art Director
• 1992 Cheley Colorado Camps, Estes Park, CO, Arts Director

Exhibits, Public Art

• 1999 -2009 Art Show, Boulder Creek Festival, Boulder, CO
• 2002 -2011 Trimble Court Artisans, Board of Directors, Ft Collins, CO
• 2004 Sky Ridge Hospital, Permanent Installation, Denver, CO
• 2004 Denver Public Schools, Credit Union, Permanent Installation, Denver, CO
• 2005 City of Greeley, Art in Public Places, Permanent Outdoor Collection, Greeley , CO
• 2005 Best in Show, Arts Council of Crested Butte, Art Festival, Crested Butte, CO
• 2005 -2010 Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Collection on Loan, Boulder, CO
• 2005 -2010 Loveland Youth Gardeners, Featured and Donating Artist, Loveland, CO
• 2006 Tointin Gallery, 2 women show, Greeley, CO
• 2006 Wildfire Community Arts Center, Artist of the Year, Berthoud, CO
• 2008 -2009 Washington Heights Arts Center, Permanent Installation, Lakewood, CO
• 2009 Gardens at Spring Creek, ARTiculture, Sculpture on Loan Program, Ft Collins, CO
• 2009 Meadows Branch Public Library, Featured Artist, Mask Show, Boulder, CO
• 2009 Boulder Public Library, Pulse Point Artist, Canyon Gallery, Boulder, CO
• 2009 -2010 East Boulder County Artists, Studio Tour, Longmont, CO
• 2009 -2010 Longmont Studio Tour, Longmont, CO
• 2010 The Art Advocacy Project, Art in Public Places, Public Sculpture on Loan Program, Loveland, CO
• 2010 Art on the Move, AIPP, Public Sculpture on Loan Program, Longmont, CO
• 2010 Transformations, Electrical Box Mural, Art in Public Places, Loveland, CO
• 2010 City of Broomfield, Art for Awhile, Public Sculpture on Loan Program, Broomfield, CO
• 2010 City of Loveland, Art Steps Youth Program, Plein Air Artist Liaison, Loveland, CO
• 2010-2011 City of Longmont, Art in Public Places, McIntosh Lake Distance Marker Sculptures, Longmont, CO
• 2011 Art On The Street, Public Sculpture on Loan Program, Lafayette, CO
• 2011 City of Greeley, Public Sculpture on Loan Program, Greeley CO