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About MONICA DEVINE

the I am a writer and visual artist who exercises an eclectic

Artist & approach to the creation of ideas. I use poetry and

prose as a springboard for creating figures in clay while
the exploring the existential quandary of humans, animals

and objects.
Work Observations and reflective thought on the natural OPPOSITE PGE,

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world in combination with the juxtaposition of woman/ ARCTIC WOLF
animal also provide robust subject matter. I love using my ENGOBE AND
ACRYLIC ON
hands in direct contact with the clay to shape ideas that LOW-FIRE CLAY
arise from both my heart and mind. 18” X 7” X 4”
$425
OH, UKRAINE
CLAY AND
Mythologically speaking, the Arctic Wolf is a keeper FOUND OBJECT
13” X 6” X 4”
of the spirits, a sacred symbol that represents love and $325
loyalty. Living in Alaska, I’m attuned to the flora and fauna TRIBE
of northern polar landscapes. IMAGE
TRANSFERS
ON LOW-FIRE
CLAY, PENCILS,
Oh, Ukraine: My heart breaks for the Ukrainian people ACRYLICS
who have endured a horrific war. May peace and hope 19” X 7” X 4”
SOLD
prevail once more.

VENUS ON THE
Tribe was inspired by my interest in tribal markings found HALF-SHELL
LOW FIRE CLAY,
in Indigenous Peoples world-wild. Some markings denote TWINE, ENGOBE
beautification; others reflect specific tribal meanings and AND ACRYLICS
17” X 6” X 4”
traditions. $475

Venus On the Half-Shell was born in response to the
spellbinding quality of Botticelli’s painting, “Birth of Venus

1484,” first viewed while on vacation in Florence, Italy. A
sketch I made of her years ago kept re-visiting until she
could no longer be ignored and found a life in clay.

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