Beckie’s sculpture, Iris Wooed by Zephyrus, is part of the Land of Enchantment outdoor sculpture exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum . The sculpture was awarded the judge’s prize for Most Inventive.
Here is Beckie’s Artist Statement about the piece:
My vision as a sculptor draws inspiration from theater and opera, where I have been a mask and puppet maker and designed wigs and makeup for over 30 years. Myths and fairytales are a core part of the theatrical canon, and the creation of imaginary places, characters, and creatures is the essence of that world. While my work as a visual artist focuses on capturing real human emotion, the power of myth and fairytale to illuminate aspects of the human condition often inspires my choice of subjects to sculpt. Emerging from the pandemic year, I wanted to create a work that embodied renewal and hope. The wooing of Iris, goddess of the rainbow by Zephyrus, god of the gentle spring wind, offers a metaphor for entering a time of reconnection and regeneration.
Museum Hours are Thursday – Monday: 10am-5pm and Tuesday: noon – 7pm. The museum is closed on Wednesday. The outdoor exhibition is open to the public at no cost.
The exhibition runs until October 31