Liberty Arts invites you to our biggest THIRD FRIDAY Artwalk of 2023 yet on Friday, April 21st, at 918 Pearl Street, Durham, NC 27707
ARTIST BIO:
Amy is a multidisciplinary artist and educator originating from Louisville, Kentucky. Her practice spans from creating installations, paintings, drawings, mixed media sculptures, to publicly engaged works. Amy received her BFA from Western Kentucky University and her MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Amy has exhibited her work in various galleries and museums, including The Kentucky Museum, The National Academy of Sciences, and in galleries throughout NYC. She has attended multiple artist residencies such as SÍM in Iceland, Superbude in Austria, and Works on Water in NYC. She has been selected for various honors and fellowships such as a Johns Hopkins Extreme Arts Fellow, a National Academy of Sciences Fellow, and a More Art Engaging Artist Fellow. Amy is also a lead artist on the newly selected NASA mission, Dragonfly.
AMALGAMATION
AMY WETSCH
INSTALLATION + MIXED MEDIA
“Within the natural world are many biological and geological processes that, although studied, are still shrouded in mystery. In my work, I explore the grandeur, interconnectivity, and complexities of the physical world, particularly the things in which we cannot see with our limited field of vision. My interest in these subjects began with my fascination surrounding disorders of the human body and my experience with being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder as a child. Since then, my fascination with science has evolved from the human body and health to contemplating the health of our living Earth and the complex issues faced today. I am drawn to examining the resiliency of various life forms and how they flourish in the most unthinkable environments, such as inside volcanic rock and deep-sea vents, and how their environments are ever changing. My practice is rooted in collaboration as I work with scientists from various fields to better understand the groundbreaking research and technologies they employ to comprehend the world around us. Through my colorful and curious works, I aim to unite people together through the wonder of the human imagination, combined with the cutting-edge scientific progression propelling us forward. I believe the more people can see, learn, and care for all the various life forms on Earth, the more we can advocate for and protect our environment.”
—Amy Wetsch
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Make Your Own "Earth-Day" Glass Globe
Working with an experienced glass blower, students will learn "hands-on" how to apply different colors to molten glass for an "earth-like" appearance, and how to shape the semi-molten glass in the form of a globe. After the globe is formed, it will be placed in our annealer to cool slowly down to room temperature and will be ready for pickup at the studio starting the following Monday, April 24 from 5–8 PM.