Bonnie Kornstein

Writing an artist's statement always makes me step back as a sculptor, reflecting upon my work, past and present. One constant is that I love what I do and I am always challenging myself.

Wood and I have a lifelong connection. Trees are well rooted; they experience birth, growth, changes in form from the elements of nature and then die.

As a sculptor, I take wood after it has served God's purposes. Looking at the wood, I look deep within its heart and transform it without a preconceived concept, giving it a new sense of purpose, emotion and eternal life. This allows the wood to take me where "it" wants to go. Most of what emerges are abstract human forms depicting various emotions.

Sometimes I work in direct Hydrocal, as it allows me to experience a different sense of freedom. I am able to work in changeable sizes, space, mixed media and what I call "messy fun"; again having no conscious preconceived concept.

Sculpting is an extension of my inner being.

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