Linda Kondikoff
Many art materials have passed through my hands over the years—charcoal, paints, metals, plaster, clay, wood, textiles and papers of all kinds. I never could limit myself to just one. This makes for a crowded studio but I like having access to everything at once when working on my mixed media pieces. I love recycling. It is very satisfying for me to upcycle overlooked materials such as tea tins and leather scraps by incorporating them into my handmade sterling silver jewelry. Found objects can inspire creations of all sorts. Collecting piles of unusual “stuff” is half the fun. Machine parts, game pieces, glass shards and other oddball items often find their way into my wearables, sculptures and, recently, my painted fabric collages.
Nature has always inspired me—my gardens, woods, bonsai trees and cats are often featured in my art. Words, phrases, books and poetry are great starting places as well. Traveling to all 50 states opened my eyes to a wide variety of geographical beauty, which has helped develop a better sense of color and form in my abstract landscapes. Asian culture and philosophy have also had a strong influence over the years and are both reflected in my art and making process.
I constantly appreciate how all things in life, from a tiny snail’s trail on a cement surface to an epic world event, have the potential to spark a creative response. I celebrate the interconnectedness of everything in life.
Mixed Media
LINDA KONDIKOFF
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