ABOUT WHAT I DO & WHO I AM
Yampa Path / Sherburn LaBelle
MY BIO
Brenda Sherburn LaBelle
Sculpture, Assemblages & Drawings
I grew up in a small town in north-central New Hampshire. Bounced around the country from Maine, to Boston, to Indiana, to New York, to Philly, to Cincinnati...
I now live in Northern California.
EDUCATION
1990 BFA Degree / University of Cincinnati, School of Design, Architecture, A
Brenda Sherburn LaBelle
Sculpture, Assemblages & Drawings
I grew up in a small town in north-central New Hampshire. Bounced around the country from Maine, to Boston, to Indiana, to New York, to Philly, to Cincinnati...
I now live in Northern California.
EDUCATION
1990 BFA Degree / University of Cincinnati, School of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
1983-1987 SUNY- Binghamton. Completed “Bronze Foundry Program"
1972-1976 Apprenticed with British Sculptor, Master Hugh (Hew) Gerald Robert Binning ---“Robin” Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1972–1975 New England School of Art & Design, Boston. “Foundation Program”
SELECTED SOLO & GROUP SHOWS
Presently: By appointment only. offering a private open studio. Contact me via website to arrange a meeting.
Arnot Art Museum, “Featured Artist: Brenda Sherburn-Zimmer (LaBelle) Sculpture, June 6 - September 6, 1987. Elmira, New York
“Art In The Shadows: Sherburn-Zimmer (LaBelle)” 1987. Alternative Place For Showing Art (Conklin Avenue), Binghamton, NY
“Cashew Festival”, Crocked Tree, 2001. Belize
“Birdology: Art Works by Brenda Sherburn LaBelle with Book Reading” / Riley's Art Center & Supplies / Art Exhibits, 2011. San Rafael, CA
“Wall For Peace”, W-AFPIAAP International Art For World Peace, 2013 / New Delhi, Alwar, Calcutta, Mumbai, India / İstanbul, Turkey
Open Studios Marin Annual, Selected Works, 2016/17/18/19. Fairfax, CA
"California Ceramic Artists”, 2011, 2012 . Sacramento, CA
“Outsider's Art, PAIRS - Disabledd Artists with their Teachers Annual” 1993/94/95 Creative Growth Art Center, Oakland, CA.
Ford & 29th Street Art Studio / Open Exhibits, 1992 & 1993
“Frail Elder Center For Alzheimer” 1992 & 1993 . Oakland, CA.
“Women’s Art Exhibit” Ebert Gallery, 1992. San Francisco, CA.
“Sculpture Expo” California State Fair, 1992. Sacramento, CA. (Merit Award)
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts, (displayed in the bank vault) 1988 . Wilmington, DE
“Abstract Art at City Hall” 1987. Institute of Contemporary Art, College of Philadelphia, PA.
“American (BAD) Dream: Artists views on poverty” 1987. Lawrence / Rosemont Gallery, Rosemont, Pa.
Window Display of Clay Figures. “Chernobyl: The Noble Savage & other sculpture” Clay Studio, 1987 Philadelphia, Pa.
“Sale’s Gallery / Fall Exhibit of Work by Local Artists” 1987. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philly, PA
“Herland III, Women’s Art” 1987. Oswego Art Guild, NY.
“Festival Of Alternatives In Art” 1982. (Wareable Sculpture) 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
Engaging With My Work
Works of art are a vital part of culture. Like bubbles touching & forming interlocking spheres shades of new colors are illuminated.
Every Garden Needs A Sculpture
I'm particularly fond of pollinator gardens. Pollinated gardens are incredibly beautiful. A perfect place to cultivate art within nature.
Also important to note, pollinator gard
Works of art are a vital part of culture. Like bubbles touching & forming interlocking spheres shades of new colors are illuminated.
Every Garden Needs A Sculpture
I'm particularly fond of pollinator gardens. Pollinated gardens are incredibly beautiful. A perfect place to cultivate art within nature.
Also important to note, pollinator gardens serve a dual purpose. Besides being beautiful, they provide an important habitat for our pollinators. Our food supply, surrounding landscape & the human race would not survive without our pollinators. The interaction of the hummingbirds, bats, bees, moths, wasps, butterflies & other little critters with our plants are essential for our local ecosystem & food chain. Without them we die.
But it’s not enough just to survive. We cannot thrive on mere existence alone. I believe that art is a special kind of phenomena that sparks meaningful connections & clarity in the life we live. A sculpture in a garden environment provides added definition with an element of discovery while eliciting a sense of the unseen.
© Sherburn LaBelle
~Nature Journaling for Kids & Teens
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.
Go to my, Art & Culture Page to learn more.
1. Apprenticeship available for someone interested in making sculpture. Contact me for more information. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. FREE small group & private lessons in modeling clay, stone carving or nature journaling. (small fee for supplies / donations welcome but not necessary)
If interested drop me a line via contact page or leave me a note PO Box 73, 96112
Free for Native Americans, come & check it out. (your art supplies are included)