"Name That Sculpture" Contest

I am madly creating new artwork for my April Featured Artist show at the Doiron Gallery (1819 Del Paso Blvd., Sac, CA).  Part of that show will be several tall, thin monoliths of various themes. 

This photo shows two different 24" sections from one of the six-foot tall mosaic sculptures. Primarily comprised of specially made colorful tiles that I have been taking weeks to create, the monolith also includes colorful glass baubles and metal pieces, ceramic faces and Goddesses, and other organic items that shall remain secret for the present time.  These hundreds of mosaic pieces are adhered over a sturdy pine wooden foundation. 



As you might surmise, this monolith is full of yin and yang, excitement and calm, wackiness and conservatism.  Well, let's face facts, there's nothing conservative about the piece!  And there's nothing boring about it either!  The monolith is on a turntable so it is easy to see all four sides of its decorated surfaces. 

I am seeking your help in finding a title for this work . . . and . . . the winning title will receive a monetary prize! 

So please e-mail me your choice of title to kanika@kanika.us before March 22nd and we will announce the winner in the April newsletter.

Frequently Asked Question

"What's the Goddess thing all about?" I have always been in awe of the strength and beauty of women. The Goddess is a representation of the Earth Mother, the nurturer, the giver, the sustainer.

I started the Goddess collection in 2003 for a show at the Crocker Art Museum with hand-sculpted, 6-7" female forms with legs that came to a hollow point. They had different skin tones to represent women of the world. Some were anatomically correct with breasts and buttocks, some without either.  Some had long arms, others short arms, others just one arm . . . or one breast. Some were vivacious and assertive, but others were shy and  contemplative.  At that Crocker show years ago, a metal sculptor friend of mine, Larry Meeks, fashioned a metal stand for 21 Goddesses who appeared to be flying powerfully off the metal spikes.  They were so magnificent that a customer bought the stand and all of the Goddesses at once!

These Goddess sculptures represent positive female energy. It's about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Kanika's goddess collection has grown from small forms to large female statues like the one above, Goddess pendants and aromatherapy jewelry, and Goddess candleholders. So the "Goddess Thing" is a recognition of all that women do and can be.

In 1911 in Europe, March 8 was first celebrated as International Women's Day.  As a result of the suffrage and civil rights movements, the concern about women's issues has grown to one full month in March.  The purpose of Women's History Month is to increase consciousness and knowledge of women's history and to remember the contributions of notable and ordinary women, in hopes that the day will soon come when it's impossible to teach or learn history without remembering these contributions.

As part of this celebration of phenomenal women, I would like to introduce Kristen Hoard, an incredible metal sculptor. Kristen's sculptures include fire art, outdoor art, heart art, and functional pieces.  She creates organic metal sculptures from recycled metal infused with color, fire, and light. Check out her "Fire and Light Redux" show at the Artisan Gallery (1901 Del Paso Blvd., Sac, CA) this Second Saturday, March 8, from 6-11pm.
For more information on Kristen's art, check out http://www.kristenhoard.com.

I have printed some special postcards for my April Art Show which authorizes the bearer to a specially-selected gift. I would love to mail you one.  If you are interested in receiving the postcard, please e-mail me your mailing address to kanika@kanika.us during the month of March.