THE ARTISTS OF MYTHS: MIMI ABERS
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Mimi Abers is passionate about her art, which she uses as her permanent interaction
of light, shadow, texture, and darkness. She says about her work: “I received
an MA in sculpture in the late 70’s, working in clay and metal. I have often
mixed other media with clay, and when I first started exploring glass in the
early 90’s I mixed clay and glass and
still do. For my glass work, I start with a clay mold which I cast and fill
with glass to fire in a kiln. My work reflects my personal demons:
fear of ageing; feelings of constriction or pain; feelings of helplessness and
annoyance over my limitations or some foolish regret. I have chosen clay
as my primary medium because I’m enamored
with texture, and clay is a material that never stops.”
An article in Stanford Magazine
describes her work as a study in textures. Textures of “weird glass” and clay,
littering her studio floor, embracing tactile experiences. To Abers, her
successful career as a VFX compositor artist in Industrial Light & Magic (the
acclaimed George Lucas’ company) was the day job that allowed her to focus on
her true passion, sculpture.
For nearly twenty years she participated
as member of an artists’ collective called Gallery Route One, where she
has held numerous shows, including one dedicated to the multiple use and feel
of hands that touch. Her work has been showcased in several juried group shows
in the Bay Area of San Francisco, where she lives.
Her website is www.mimiaberssculpture.com
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| BACK (2007), Kiln fired clay. |
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