Evelyn Rosenberg is a New Mexico-based sculptor.
Evelyn Rosenberg | |
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| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Biography
editAfter studying art and printmaking in the United States, Israel, and England, she pioneered the technique known as detonography.[1] This technique involves sandwiching metal sheets between explosives and a clay mold to create an intricate, bas-relief sculpture. Rosenberg describes the work as "a very feminine technique because it's like having a child. You have these messy, destructive, painful, horrible things happening, and then you get these beautiful delicate objects."[2]
Rosenberg has over 40 pieces of public art in the United States. Her work can be found as far afield as Tanzania, where it is displayed at the Serengeti National Park. She has been featured on many national news programs and publications, including Smithsonian magazine, NPR, the Today show, a Nightline special on five outstanding creative Americans, and international programs on the BBC and Russian, Japanese, and Chinese television.[3]
In 2007, Rosenberg received the New Mexico's Governor's award for Excellence in the Arts.[3]
References
edit- ^ Abatemarco, Michael (October 11, 2013). "Incendiary art: Evelyn Rosenberg's detonography". santafenewmexican.com. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ Schmidt, Diane Joy (October 4, 2016). "The Fine Art of Blowing Up Art: Evelyn Rosenberg's Explosive Sculptures". newamericamedia.org. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ a b "New Mexico Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts :: Award Winners". newmexicoculture.org. New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 12 June 2017.