Marilyn Levine Ceramic Artist By Alexis C. Beal
Who is she? Born in 1935 Alberta, Canada Master of Arts, 1970 University of California Berkeley Master of Fine Arts 1971 Bob’s Cowboy Boots (1973)
Subjects Since 1970 Realistic Clay Sculptures Imitates Leather HRH Briefcase (1985)
Techniques Reinforces clay with nylon fibers Rolls thin slabs Builds up leather form Whyte Eice (1995)
Outcome Appearance of worn leather Emphasizes scuffs and abrasions Trompe L’oeil P.H.V. Strap (1985)
Content Concerned with conflict Visual and tactile Reality and unreality Presentation and representation Button Cup (1974)
Illusion Question perceptions Form, surface, texture Gloves (1987)
Awards & Honors 1st prize - Worth Ryder Art Gallery Designer Craftsman ’71 - Richmond Visual Artists Fellowship Grant Master Craftsman Apprenticeship Grant FM Case (1981)
Resources http://users.lanminds.com/ml/ artworkframeset.html http://www.okharris.com/current/press 01b.htm