If you search
innovation and cutting edge technology in art making, the name
Judy Gardner may very well pop up. Working at a seemingly endless
rate, her studio is in constant change. This change can be fascinating
from one week to the next, or for that matter, one day to the
next. Working in a multitude of media, ranging from the highest
of high tech, to the most ancient methods of art making, Gardner
assembles some truly innovative works. Her knowledge of technology
is linked with a passion for traditional art methods, which equates
to art works that not only duplicate but exemplify nature. Drawing
from her own interests and experiences (SCUBA diving, hiking,
camping, gardening), her works take you to different worlds. These
places seem simultaneously real and imagined, as 3D printed forms
such as coral and fish, leap from beautifully painted panels and
twining vines erupt, seemingly from the walls themselves.. Gardner
is truly an artist of the 21st century who not only harnesses
technologies many shy away from, but also incorporates methods
that many have forgotten.
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