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          Through my work I examine femininity, the female perspective in our patriarchal society and the overall human experience. I work to explore light, childlike emotions and at times deeper issues and emotions. I use my work as a reflection of my life's experiences and being in the present moment for my inspiration. This ranges from being inspired by my time in nature, my current career and events in the world. Using ceramic figurative sculpture as my vessel I work to push these ideas and reflections of my life.
          While ceramic is my main media, I enjoy pushing boundaries and exploring ideas across a variety of mediums. I enjoy pairing different, uncommon media such as graphite pencil and oil painting. In my recent sculptures I explore cold finishes like oil paint and low fire glazes. Much of my work is inspired by Greek and Roman sculpture in their grandness and significance. I encourage the viewer to interpret the pieces and find their own individual narratives or experiences from the work.

           Karen Nowodzelski is a multi-disciplinary artist from Lake Mills, WI currently living in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated in Spring 2022 from The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in Studio Arts. Since graduating she has continued to take studio courses at UW Milwaukee, UW Milwaukee at Waukesha Field station and Center for the study of Figurative ceramics. In 2024 she is the Scholar in Residence at the UW Waukesha Field station. 

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© 2024 by Karen Nowodzelski

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