Jessie
2004
Sculpture in Fabric
12" High

This figure was inspired by a turn-of-the-century French photograph. I was enchanted by the sensitivity and grace of her self-arrangement, and I decided to do a study- but there were problems. She is so lightly aloof, and with such effortless presence it seemed she could simply float away. So I gave her some wings just in case- besides which, she wanted them. Nor is she so aloof that she can't be easily engaged, and as chaming of her person as of her form. I've found her a delightful and informed companion, and we've shared many houre of "quality time."

Lisa Lichtenfels