Bunnell Street Gallery

As a full-time studio clay artist, my work is constantly evolving. I strive for continual development of ‘process’ and experimentation by constantly pushing the limits of clay. I am a self-taught clay artist and feel that it has given me the freedom to test all boundaries, make up my own rules and explore new ways to make my visions realities. I feel that my personal style of “Raku firing’ feels well suited for my life-sized animal and bird sculptures. My education is in biology and my love of all things feathered and furred drives my creative spirit. My inspiration comes from my volunteer work with the Bird Treatment and Learning Center and International Wildlife Rescuers. I certified as a rehabilitator and educator with both raptors and marine mammals. I’ve had the privilege of raising sea otters, and working with a wide range of wildlife. Each week I care for sick and injured wild birds. Most recently I washed and helped bring back to health 30 eagles that were slimed in a fish processing plant’s dump truck in Kodiak. My art is an extension of my heart and all the living beings that occupy its walls. I have envisioned ceiling hung, 3-diminsional, flying birds for a couple of years but this body of work is a brand new direction for me. The evolution process has been painful at times. Luckily I have a treasure trove of minds that are able to work out the all important mechanics that allow an idea to make it from paper to reality. This show would not have been possible without my husband, Ward Hulbert, and friends Jody Barton and Eric McCallum.