Nancy Powhida
Sculptor, Printmaker, Painter
Breathe! My sculpture comes from life, from
the repertoire of human action and interaction. I was a counselor for many
years. As I make art and converse with the art world, figurative narrative is
my game. I consult classical and contemporary sources to find a springboard for
new maquettes, sculptures, and tableaux. My art is largely biographical.
My current pieces are
sculpted, freeze framed, dramatic tableaux. They reflect my lifelong interest
in our local history. Carved, pink, foamboard sculptures portray local dramatic
moments during our French and Indian and Revolutionary wartime (1750s
-1780’s). In each work three to five, interactive figures roughly 10”x 7”x 6”,
inhabit a flat 22”x22” space. Each piece revolves around a renowned hero or
heroine such as Jane McCrea and the scene depicts an historical event.
(Jane was celebrated in song and verse throughout the 19th century as a
martyr to the patriotic cause after her alleged murder by Indians in 1777.
In my research I was delighted to find the colonial period paintings of F.
C. Yohn at the Chapman Museum. The paintings F. C. Yohn and Richard Ferris
became the springboard for this work
My current pieces are
sculpted, freeze framed, dramatic tableaux. They reflect my lifelong interest
in our local history. Carved, pink, foamboard sculptures portray local dramatic
moments during our French and Indian and Revolutionary wartime (1750s
-1780’s). In each work three to five, interactive figures roughly 10”x 7”x 6”,
inhabit a flat 22”x22” space. Each piece revolves around a renowned hero or
heroine such as Jane McCrea and the scene depicts an historical event.
(Jane was celebrated in song and verse throughout the 19th century as a
martyr to the patriotic cause after her alleged murder by Indians in 1777.
In my research I was delighted to find the colonial period paintings of F.
C. Yohn at the Chapman Museum. The paintings F. C. Yohn and Richard Ferris
became the springboard for this work
A romantic reunion was the basis for my previous carved insulation board
series; The “Ode to Love Series” depicts the myriad aspects of a long-term love
relationship. For example, Fragonard’s
painting of “The Meeting” inspired my Series #5 piece; I cullied the ideas for
the series from historically amorous funerary, genre and mythological
sculptures and paintings especially from the Romantic period (circa
1750 to 1850).
I am a formalist artist who works
representationally. I work in largely non-traditional materials such as
insulation board, great stuff and resins. I use
a subtractive and additive carving, cutting process. I use
clear, quick drying, paper glue and insulation foam. I use acrylic varnish
to toughen and protect each work. I make small and life size sculptures I am a
trained painter, printmaker and sculptor. Currently sculpture is my primary
medium. I also create digital art.
I have had the pleasure to associate with many wonderful artists and have been a member of GAA for about 28 years!
I have had the pleasure to associate with many wonderful artists and have been a member of GAA for about 28 years!
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| "General Lyman, at the Battle of Lake George" |
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| "Lighthouse Interior" |
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| "Be Anything" |
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| "Late Night Encounter with Martin Kippenberger and William Powhida" |
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| "Love Series #5" |
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| "Porch on Lake George" |
ARTIST: SCULPTOR PRINTMAKER PAINTER
EDUCATION
Vermont College of Norwich
University, Montpelier, VT.
M.A. with a Concentration in
Painting, 1991
Skidmore College, Saratoga, NY B.S. in Studio Art, 1989
State University at Albany, Albany,
NY M.A. in Sculpture, 2015
SOLO/TWO PERSON EXHBITIONS
Saratoga Arts Center, Members Hall,
Saratoga, NY 2013
Visitors Center, Saratoga, NY 2006,
2010, 2011, 2013
Northville Library Gallery,
Northville, NY 2005
Saratoga Hospital Medical Library,
Saratoga, NY 2005
Shenendahowa Public Library,
Clifton Park, NY 2007, 2005
Case Center Gallery, Skidmore
College, NY 1989
Glens Falls City Hall, Glens Falls,
NY 2011, 2014, 2016
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
National Juried Exhibition,
Cooperstown, NY, 1995, 2006-2012
New York Society of Etchers Juried
Exhibition, NYC, 2006, 2012
Tang Museum
Skidmore Alumni Juried Show, Saratoga, NY 2014
Hudson-Mohawk
Regional Exhibit, 1989,1992, 2004, 2015
International Print and Drawing
Exhibition at Bradley U., Peoria, IL. 2007
New York International Print Center
Juried Etching Exhibition, NYC 2005
FMCC- The
Perrella Gallery Regional, Johnstown, NY 2008
Albany Print Club, 16th National Juried
Exhibit, Colonie, NY 1989
Guild of
Adirondack Artists Member Shows, 1992 - Present
Lake Placid
Juried Shows, Lake Placid, NY, 1989, 1992, 2003, 2010
Fulton Street
Juried Gallery Shows 1993, 2002
Black and
White Juried Shows, Lake Placid, NY, 1995, 2001
Albany Print
Club Member Shows, 1990-2005
Saratoga
County Arts Center Gallery, Saratoga, NY 1998
Saratoga Arts
Member Shows 2005 to Present
Crossroads
Exhibition, Albany Center Gallery, Albany, NY 1989
No. Country Arts Ctr. Juried
Exhibition, Glens Falls, NY 2008, 2010-2013
No. Country Arts Member Shows 2015
to Present
From Stage to Studio, Spring St.
Gallery, Saratoga, NY 2009
From Here to There, Union College
Invitational Print Show, Schntdy, NY 2010
Albany Center Gallery Member Show,
Albany, NY 2009-10
Liberty Street Open Studio, Albany,
NY 2009-2011
LARAC Juried Show, Glens Falls, NY
201l-2013,
AWARDS
Target Purchase Award, 2005, RCCA
Grant Award, 1992
Hudson-Mohawk Regional Show, U at
Albany Purchase Award -1989, Award 2004
Lake Placid Jurors Award, 1989,
Honorable Mentions 1991, 2001
ARTWORK IN PUBLIC,
CORPORATE, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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