Lynnmarie Dwyer
From the cliffs of Massachusetts – from a large Irish family – raised watching the ocean and whales – on the water, in the water – always in the wind…
Lynn loves to capture motion in her art – a variety of perspectives – a variety of texture: metal with clay contrasting the strong with the fragile – alternative firing processes creating new effects – startling combinations evoking feelings of happiness, laughter.
Formerly known as The Mad Hatter, a fiber artist creating functional art with original hats that evoked the same.
For now, she has set aside fiber while she dances with clay.
“I focus on limited edition series – once I’m done, I move on to the next source of inspiration - always in the wind.”
Handbuilder – Sculptor – Silversmith - Hatter
Former Executive Director: Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association
Current Resident Clay Artist – Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center
Her work has been purchased throughout America and internationally. For several years she has taught handbuilding to children and adults, passing on her passion, introducing new perspective, inspiring people.
“Sometimes it feels like it’s a message for me – other times, it feels like it’s me communicating to others…either way – communication.”
Lynnmarie has studied under a variety of accomplished sculptors, illustrators, jewelers, carpenters, metalsmiths and fiber artists.
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