"Artists are not commodities. Who we are, along with the intrinsic value of what we make, is not for sale. You might "buy" a work of art but you don't own it, no more than you can own the wind. A work of art provides a profound connection to ourselves. It also gives a context for understanding our past. This connection & context is part of what some anthropologists call, the affecting presence. I believe it’s this visceral value that carries on preserving culture in ways we can’t know.” Sherburn LaBelle
Sculptor, Brenda Sherburn LaBelle
Grew-up in a small town in central New Hampshire. USA. Presently lives in California.
EDUCATION
1990 BFA Degree / University of Cincinnati, School of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
1987 SUNY- Binghamton. Completed “Bronze Foundry Program”
1972-1976 Apprenticed with British Sculptor, Master Robin B
Sculptor, Brenda Sherburn LaBelle
Grew-up in a small town in central New Hampshire. USA. Presently lives in California.
EDUCATION
1990 BFA Degree / University of Cincinnati, School of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
1987 SUNY- Binghamton. Completed “Bronze Foundry Program”
1972-1976 Apprenticed with British Sculptor, Master Robin Binning, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1972–1975 New England School of Art & Design, Boston. “Foundation Program”
SELECTED SOLO & GROUP SHOWS
2020 to present Yampa Pollinator Gardens , outside sculpture.
2011 “Birdology: Art Works by Brenda Sherburn LaBelle with Book Reading” / RileyStreet Art Exhibits, San Rafael, CA
2001 “Cashew Festival”, Crocked Tree, Belize
1988 “Chernobyl: The Noble Savage & other sculpture” Window Display, Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA
1987 “Featured Artist: Brenda Sherburn-Zimmer (LaBelle) Sculpture“ Spring & Summer. Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, NY
1987 “Art From The Shadows: Sherburn-Zimmer (LaBelle)” Alternatives for Art (Conklin Avenue), Binghamton, NY
2016-2019 Open Studios, Selected Works, Marin, CA
2013 “Wall For Peace”, W-AFPIAAP International Art For World Peace / New Delhi, Alwar, Calcutta, Mumbai, India / İstanbul, Turkey
2011, 12 “California Ceramic Artists”, Sacramento, CA
1993-1995 “PAIRS, Outsider's Art, Disabled Artists with Teachers Annual” / Creative Growth Art Center, Oakland, CA.
1992 & 93 “Frail Elder Center For Alzheimer” Oakland, CA.
1992 “Women’s Art Exhibit” Ebert Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
1992 “Sculpture Expo” California State Fair, Sacramento, CA. (Merit Award)
1988 Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts, Wilmington, DE
1987 “Abstract Art at City Hall” Institute of Contemporary Art, College of Philadelphia, PA.
1987 “American (BAD) Dream: Artists views on poverty” Lawrence / Rosemont Gallery, Rosemont, Pa.
1987 Window Display of Clay Figures. Clay Studio, Philadelphia, Pa.
1987 “Sale’s Gallery / Fall Exhibit of Work by Local Artists” Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philly, PA
1987 “Herland III, Women’s Art” Oswego Art Guild, NY.
1982 “Festival Of Alternatives In Art” SUNY-Binghamton, NY
AWARDS
2001 Belize Audubon Society. Belize, Central America. Paid Internship to design & build an education exhibit about bird migration.
1996 Special Commendation Award for Work & Instruction with the Cambodian Community. Alameda Board of Supervisors. Oakland, CA
1992 Merit Award for Sculpture, California State Fair, Sacramento, CA
1989 Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Brooklyn, NY. For Women Artists: Sculpture.
1987 Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, PA Special Handling Permit awarded to directly work from Rodin’s clay maquettes & bronzes on site. Permission to copy by drawings & modeling small clay pieces. Permission to enter one hour before museum opens working through morning hours.
1987 One Year Artist In Resident Fellowship.
Sponsored by the Franklin Mint, Philadelphia, PA
Works of art are a vital part of culture. Like bubbles touching & forming interlocking spheres shades of new colors are illuminated. We become engaged through our experience in a unique way.
I feel it’s imperative that children begin drawing using a method that teaches accurate observation, so I try to pass-on what I was taught, my knowledge with drawing & working in the field.
Pollinator plants are incredibly beautiful. A perfect place within nature to cultivate the enjoyment of sculpture. More importantly, our food supply, surrounding landscape & the human race would not survive without pollinators. The interaction of the hummingbirds, bats, bees, moths, wasps, butterflies & other little critters with pollinat
Pollinator plants are incredibly beautiful. A perfect place within nature to cultivate the enjoyment of sculpture. More importantly, our food supply, surrounding landscape & the human race would not survive without pollinators. The interaction of the hummingbirds, bats, bees, moths, wasps, butterflies & other little critters with pollinator plants are essential for our local ecosystem & food chain. Without them we die. Learn More
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