Esther Siegel
I am a ‘later in life’ artist, who emerged from working with making paper in the form of scrapbooking, paper, and card making. Once I discovered I could ‘draw and paint’ with objects, I was hooked. What I lacked in art education, I made up with enthusiasm and courage. Just as I have always enjoyed putting together ingredients in the kitchen to bake and cook, I love the alchemy of creating interesting combinations of objects in the studio for their new and “perfect home.”
I work in stages, starting with a flurry of ideas and arrangements. I often have two or three pieces started, moving from one to the other. Inspiration may come from visual resources, feedback, and browsing through our collection of ‘stuff’ in our barn art studio. Generally I do not have a set idea of how the piece will look when I start, but go through various combinations of objects, until it pleases my eye in a meaningful way.
My need for harmony, love of horses and interest in psychotherapy are some of my themes and motivators. As a glass half full person, you will often see whimsy, optimism, and lightness in my art.
