Artist Statement

Where do we find our hidden treasures to live a creative life? Creating art is a magical journey and is buried in all of us but at the same time is always swirling around, available to all humankind. The making of art can be tapped into when we are brave enough and curious enough to let go and begin to make. Creativity and Innovation is ignited by moments humming around us, giving us inspiration and innovation wherever that might be with whomever we are with. Grab it when it flows by, play with ideas and see where it takes you….

Biography:

Karen is an artist and educator and has taught Fine Arts, Ceramics, Sculpture and Mixed Media at Public Schools in Massachusetts as well as Holderness and New Hampton schools. Karen has her studio in Meredith and exhibits her work at regional and national shows. She earned her BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA from Syracuse University, concentrating in Ceramic Sculpture. Prior to becoming a teacher Karen worked in Advertising for 15 years as a Media Director and Advertising Executive. Karen has been involved with the Lakes Center for the Arts for the past 3 years, creating and managing the Meet the Artist program at the Lakes Regions libraries. Karen is an active member of the Meredith Sculpture Walk Committee and is a docent during the summer. Her belief is that “Art is a birthright of humanity and all humans should have an opportunity to engage with the experience of art in satisfying ways”