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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.
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Marilyn Levine CeramicArtist 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.ackland.org/tours/levine. html • http://www.natsoulas.com/html/levine. html • http://www.okharris.com/current/press 01b.htm