Michelle Lougee

Michelle Lougee is environmental artist, sculptor, ceramist, illustrator and teacher. i had the pleasure of learning ceramics from her at Danforth Art, framingham.  but even before i was her student i knew of Lougee's work, especially her work crochet work.  she is a member of the boston sculptors gallery, in boston and currently has a solo show, Ubiquitous, at the Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons College,  February 4 - March 5, 2015.

below you will find some images of her work and links to where you can see more, enjoy . . . .

Apologia
Plastic bags 10″ × 11″ × 8″

Micro, 2014, plastic and wire, 9 x 9 x 4"

Octoplas Plastic shopping bags
100″ × 100″ × 20″

Persistence, 2014, plastic, wire and wood, 12 x 20 x 7"

Turf
Ceramic, astroturf, and branches
8″ × 7″ × 11″

Artist Statement

My sculpture and other works focus on the delicate balance between nature versus human society and technology. The duality of this relationship is explored in both materials and subject matter. The combination of the two factions produce mysterious yet familiar forms. For example, both feathered helmets and chestnut pods encased in carpet tacks serve as a proverbial "call-to-arms" for environmental protection. Human figures shaped from twigs and branches offer a less heavy-handed reminder of our covenant with mother nature.

In my art, I strive to replicate the animated quality that all living things possess. That is what makes nature beautiful. My job as an environmental artist is to capture that beauty in my work while instilling a message into it. - M.L.

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Michelle's page via Boston Sculptors Gallery