Scrolling through the internet for a research project late one night, I came across this jaw-dropping photo that practically took my breath away. When I read the accompanying story, I learned it was a massive flaming gas crater in the middle of a desert in Turkmenistan nicknamed the "Gateway to Hell." Conflicting stories abound as... Continue Reading →
Creative Journey of a Riverbowl
EXCELLENT NEWS! I just finished Riverbowl III and am excited to announce the piece been acquired by The Folklife Center at Crandall Library in Glens Falls, NY for their collection. Thank you to Todd DeGarmo, Founding Director. I am celebrating this great honor! It took me three months to finish the piece. As I was working... Continue Reading →
BEYOND COVID: Exploring beauty in a coronavirus pandemic
Even though we are still self-isolating, there is a certain adjustment to this COVID lifestyle thrust upon us by this coronavirus pandemic. It involves Beauty.
Serena Smoking Pot
In my research of the roots of sculpture, I became particularly interested in the figures and vessels carved from wood that were used for ceremonial purposes. After many years, particularly with pieces that came in contact with organic materials such as plant resin and animal fat while held over an open fire, a deep ebony... Continue Reading →
How Juggling Made Me a Better Human (and Artist) – Day 79
Much of what I know about the creative process - and life - I learned from a circus acrobat. #79 – Artists in different mediums can offer each other surprising insights into the creative process. When I was living in Montreal, I had become friends with Cory, a student at the National Circus School. Cory... Continue Reading →
Ditching the Corporate Suits – Day 5
[Today's photo for Day 5 of the 365 Days Project is Serena Kovalosky working in her outside studio.] After spending 18 years in the corporate world, I traded power suits for paint-spattered jeans and stuffy board rooms for an airy artist's studio. There's a sense of freedom in wearing comfortable clothes and being surrounded by... Continue Reading →
Embracing Mistakes – Day 2
[Today's featured artwork for Day 2 of the 365 Days Project is by Serena Kovalosky] The sculptural piece pictured above is one of mine. It was a departure from my usual work, which made it a challenge to create and raised all sorts of doubts about my validity as an artist. What started off as... Continue Reading →