About the Artist
Biography
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Amy is a ceramic sculptor working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She works primarily in terracotta and polymer clay. Her work explores themes like humanity’s impact on our environment, the human figure, self-esteem, and themes of motherhood. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, International Polymer Clay Association, and the West Hills Art League. She has exhibited in New York City and regionally at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, The Brewhouse, the Bottlebrush Gallery, the Morgan Glass Gallery, Gilberti Fine Art Gallery, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, among many others. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, one in French, the other in Fine Art with a concentration in Sculpture. She also spent time in Europe studying French and painting. You can currently find Amy creating in her studio with her spoiled dog at her feet. |
Statement
Through my art I try to understand how humans affect our physical and psychological worlds. I grew up in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Living in such close proximity to nature, my early years were filled with climbing trees, boating, biking, cross country skiing through farmlands, canoeing in rivers, swimming in gorges, walking next to waterfalls and playing in beautiful parks. These early experiences filled my life with a deep appreciation of nature and animals and a strong desire to protect the very environment that brought me such joy.
When I became a mother my desire to protect and preserve our environment along with my children's' emotional well being became stronger than ever. I find it distressing that we as Americans value consumerism more than nature and altruism. Through my study of the environment and my natural love of animals, I learn more and more about the impact mankind has on animals who have no voice. Deforestation, pollution, plastics in our environment and oceans, polluting farmlands with chemicals for capital gain are some of the areas that we must change for the health of our children and our planet.
My hope is to create a discussion about what we value as humans and draw attention to how our actions have an impact on those around us and on our world. Ultimately, for me, it’s about connection.
When I became a mother my desire to protect and preserve our environment along with my children's' emotional well being became stronger than ever. I find it distressing that we as Americans value consumerism more than nature and altruism. Through my study of the environment and my natural love of animals, I learn more and more about the impact mankind has on animals who have no voice. Deforestation, pollution, plastics in our environment and oceans, polluting farmlands with chemicals for capital gain are some of the areas that we must change for the health of our children and our planet.
My hope is to create a discussion about what we value as humans and draw attention to how our actions have an impact on those around us and on our world. Ultimately, for me, it’s about connection.
Resume
Education:
B.A. Studio Art and French with a concentration in Sculpture (1991)
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Overseas Academic Study: Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland (1989-1990)
Creative Director (2016-2019):
Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery
Gallery set up including website creation, gallery logo design, coordination of exhibitions, ran social media, hung shows and coordinated community outreach including fundraisers for local train station rebuild.
Instructor:
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Teacher of ceramic sculpture classes
Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery
Various Workshops through West Hills Art League
Affiliations:
National Association of Women Artists
The International Polymer Clay Association
Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors
West Hills Art League
Awards:
2022 Judges Award, Bridgeville Public Library
2022 First Place Sculpture, Global Exhibition, International Polymer Clay Association
2021 Honorable Mention, Greensburg Art Center, Third Dimension Show
2019 People’s Choice, Pittsburgh Sculpturefest
2018 People's Choice, Pittsburgh Sculpturefest
2017 People's Choice, Pittsburgh Sculpturefest
2017 Second Place, Robin Hill Park, West Hills Art League Annual Show
2016 Honorable Mention, Robin Hill Park, West Hills Art League Annual Show
2015 Best of Show Robin Hill Park West Hills Art League Annual Show
2014 Best of Show Robin Hill Park West Hills Art League Annual Show
Selected Exhibits:
2022
National Association of Women Artist, National Art Club, Manhattan, NY
Society of Sculptors, Bridgeville Public Library, Bridgeville, PA
Full Spectrum, Brew House Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Summer Small Works Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists
Four Questions, Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton, PA
Second Annual International Polymer Clay Association Global Exhibition
2021
Words Matter Sculpture X: Art & Agency 2 Brew House Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Third Dimension, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
Featured Artist, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Online
2019
S.O.S. Travels; Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Sculpturefest, Millvale, PA
3d@mgg4, Morgan Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, Moon Township, PA
2018
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, Moon Township, PA
Pittsburgh Sculpturefest 2018, Millvale, PA
SOS Travels, Wheeling, WV
Teapots! 12th invitational exhibit, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Robin Hill Annual Art Show, Moon Township, PA
2017
Gilberti Fine Art, Solo Show, October-December 2017, Coraopolis, PA
Moon Township Public Library, Moon Township, PA
Pittsburgh Sculpturefest 2017, Millvale, PA
Martinis with Monet, Cranberry Municipal Building, Cranberry, PA
Handle With Care Exhibit, Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, PA
Robin Hill Annual Art Show, Moon Township, PA
Teapots! 11th invitational exhibit, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills Art Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Coraopolis, PA
Bottlebrush Gallery, Harmony, PA
2016
Past, Present and Future of Coraopolis, Coraopolis PA
Robin Hill Annual Art Show, Moon Township, PA
The Sewickley Gallery and Art Walk, DK Studios and Gifts, Sewickley, PA
"Human Disconnect" a solo show Sewickley Public Library, Sewickley, PA
Bottlebrush Gallery, Harmony, PA
2015
Sweetwater Center for the Arts HolidaymArt
Sewickley Library, Smalls Holiday Exhibit
West Hills Art League Juried Exhibit, Robin Hill Park, Moon
The Sewickley Gallery and Art Walk, Thomas Jewelers
Sweetwater Center for the Arts group exhibit with the WHAL
2014
West Hills Art League Juried Exhibit, Robin Hill Park, Moon
Pittsburgh Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala at Rosalea Farms
Bottlebrush Gallery, Harmony, PA
The Sewickley Gallery and Art Walk, Thomas Jewelers
B.A. Studio Art and French with a concentration in Sculpture (1991)
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Overseas Academic Study: Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland (1989-1990)
Creative Director (2016-2019):
Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery
Gallery set up including website creation, gallery logo design, coordination of exhibitions, ran social media, hung shows and coordinated community outreach including fundraisers for local train station rebuild.
Instructor:
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Teacher of ceramic sculpture classes
Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery
Various Workshops through West Hills Art League
Affiliations:
National Association of Women Artists
The International Polymer Clay Association
Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors
West Hills Art League
Awards:
2022 Judges Award, Bridgeville Public Library
2022 First Place Sculpture, Global Exhibition, International Polymer Clay Association
2021 Honorable Mention, Greensburg Art Center, Third Dimension Show
2019 People’s Choice, Pittsburgh Sculpturefest
2018 People's Choice, Pittsburgh Sculpturefest
2017 People's Choice, Pittsburgh Sculpturefest
2017 Second Place, Robin Hill Park, West Hills Art League Annual Show
2016 Honorable Mention, Robin Hill Park, West Hills Art League Annual Show
2015 Best of Show Robin Hill Park West Hills Art League Annual Show
2014 Best of Show Robin Hill Park West Hills Art League Annual Show
Selected Exhibits:
2022
National Association of Women Artist, National Art Club, Manhattan, NY
Society of Sculptors, Bridgeville Public Library, Bridgeville, PA
Full Spectrum, Brew House Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Summer Small Works Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists
Four Questions, Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton, PA
Second Annual International Polymer Clay Association Global Exhibition
2021
Words Matter Sculpture X: Art & Agency 2 Brew House Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Third Dimension, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
Featured Artist, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Online
2019
S.O.S. Travels; Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Sculpturefest, Millvale, PA
3d@mgg4, Morgan Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, Moon Township, PA
2018
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, Moon Township, PA
Pittsburgh Sculpturefest 2018, Millvale, PA
SOS Travels, Wheeling, WV
Teapots! 12th invitational exhibit, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Robin Hill Annual Art Show, Moon Township, PA
2017
Gilberti Fine Art, Solo Show, October-December 2017, Coraopolis, PA
Moon Township Public Library, Moon Township, PA
Pittsburgh Sculpturefest 2017, Millvale, PA
Martinis with Monet, Cranberry Municipal Building, Cranberry, PA
Handle With Care Exhibit, Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, PA
Robin Hill Annual Art Show, Moon Township, PA
Teapots! 11th invitational exhibit, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills Art Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Gilberti Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Coraopolis, PA
Bottlebrush Gallery, Harmony, PA
2016
Past, Present and Future of Coraopolis, Coraopolis PA
Robin Hill Annual Art Show, Moon Township, PA
The Sewickley Gallery and Art Walk, DK Studios and Gifts, Sewickley, PA
"Human Disconnect" a solo show Sewickley Public Library, Sewickley, PA
Bottlebrush Gallery, Harmony, PA
2015
Sweetwater Center for the Arts HolidaymArt
Sewickley Library, Smalls Holiday Exhibit
West Hills Art League Juried Exhibit, Robin Hill Park, Moon
The Sewickley Gallery and Art Walk, Thomas Jewelers
Sweetwater Center for the Arts group exhibit with the WHAL
2014
West Hills Art League Juried Exhibit, Robin Hill Park, Moon
Pittsburgh Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala at Rosalea Farms
Bottlebrush Gallery, Harmony, PA
The Sewickley Gallery and Art Walk, Thomas Jewelers
A peek into my studio
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