On April 10th Adrienne Outlaw, Nashville’s own socially engaged artist, agreed to have me intern in her cutting edge practice! I’ll admit to feeling like a star-struck adolescent. (Frankly, that alone is priceless :-). If you aren’t familiar with her work check out her website and blog at http://www.adrienneoutlaw.com. I discovered her work years ago at an exhibit at Cheekwood which fundamentally altered my perception of the roles that art can fill. I am humbled and grateful for this rare opportunity. Of the many – and there are MANY – things to learn the end game is to create and share more holistic and meaningful works that are a confluence of personal experience with my background in sociology and philosophy. To be sure it’s a tall order! I’m already working on my first assignment and thinking of ways to keep the blog appropriately updated. Until next time, stay engaged!
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Blown Glass from Workshop
I’ve had the seed of an idea for some time for a piece that involves a heart. So when I took the glass blowing workshop my aunt Chris bought as a present for me I chose that shape for my take home piece. Here it is:
It covers the palm of my hand. The process is very cool (well, actually, it’s VERY HOT). Either way, I hope to incorporate this technique in some future work.
Debut of Personalized Sculpture
I’m very excited about the possibilities of the combination of techniques I used to make this piece: the word is made from mica (bronze) letters fired inside the glass, channels through the glass for the rope to hang it on and permanent image transfers. I totally love the transparent effect on the clear glass! The piece is temporarily assembled for display until I can finish it in my usual metal/mixed media style. The aesthetic for the piece was inspired by the couple’s beautifully organic wedding invitation and ceremony, which included their picture, and a quote from the rehearsal dinner invitation (“whatever souls are made of his and mine are the same”):
I’m considering offering such pieces as personalized art and/or for gifts.THOUGHTS ANYONE?
ALICE E. SHEPHERD 
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