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Vinnie Sutherland
One of Vinnie Sutherland's earliest memories is walking along rural Wisconsin roads with her father, picking wildflowers and weeds. One hand holding her father's and the other clutching a huge bouquet. This is the memory she carries with her as she scavenges fields, woods, and roadsides for the materials she uses in her artwork. Her work is a tribute to both her father and her deep love for the natural world.
Sutherland rolls sheets of pewter layered with grasses, roots, seeds, and other natural materials by hand through an etching press to create her two-dimensional wall pieces. She often works with aluminum and copper as well, and always incorporates enameled copper tiles into her compositions. The use of an etching press provides her the ability to highlight the intricate details of her subject matter.
Sutherland earned a BFA in photography from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Her fascination with the natural world was honed behind the camera lens and in the darkroom. Craving a more hands-on approach, she traded film for metal and began adding enameled copper "tiles" and "eggs" to her pieces. Her work pays homage to the environment.
Customer Reviews
I love the craftsmanship, the design and uniqueness
Looks perfect in my newly remodeled power room
I purchased three of these pewter panels. I love the embossed plant details and inlaid copper accents. These pieces are a unique representation of the natural world. They are lightweight and easy to hang.
This is a beautiful
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Hopefully
Meaningful gift for our roomie. It is working out so well; we wanted. To tell her
She ajways has a home here w/ us & we hope she feels our welcoming glow.
I am thrilled with the design and quality of this small mounted piece of art. It's very evocative and brings a smile to my face whenever I look at it. I highly recommend this artist's work. You won't be disappointed.
Fits in well with a grouping of ceramic tiles I have.
