Outdoor

Black Lily Studio- Lee Bell

Sarasota, FL

"Elegance and whimsy meet in large cement based clay focal point outdoor sculptures, sculptural and tabletop, niche sized ceramics inspired by Art Nouveau , nature and eco conscious upcycled studio practice"

MFA-Ceramics May '94
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA
BFA-Ceramics May '91
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
My subject matter has remained rooted in themes of nature, feminine beauty

and animals. Sculpture's are created with the intent of bringing a figure to

life that is both whimsical and elegant simultaneously. A successful piece

exudes something of a life force in an apparent though ephemeral personality.

The paradox in the work that the up cycled material is commonly disposed of in

ways that effect the very creatures I am creating is important to me.

One artistic goal is for my work to speak, draw attention to the use of recycled materials

(that are intentionally not obvious) :

That all works made from recycled material do not have to look like the

recycled parts they were crafted from in the final work.

I am saddened by what is happening to our wildlife and environment

and create my work in an intuitive manner of conversation

between up cycled / recycled materials mixed with compounded cement,

steel and a strong affinity: appreciation for all things in nature.