Deanna McLaughlin
The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side
2017
Found & Manipulated Shopping cart.
Reversible upholstery/artificial grass orthopedic cushion.
Found lamp guard for champagne bottle holder.
47 x 32.75 x 56"

Artist Statement:
Deanna McLaughlin's artwork is not bound to one type of material or technique. She derives pleasure through the design challenge. Her sculptural work has been developed from found objects, metal, epoxy resin, fabric, wood, and other objects that inspire new design ideas. Mostly she loves to consider how to connect irony in a quirky, fun, and playful way. Problem-solving how to manipulate a single object in multiple ways underscores my love of design and out-of-the-box way of looking at the world from many perspectives.

Artist Bio:
Deanna has won numerous awards for her artwork and has been granted residency and exhibition opportunities nationally and internationally. Her work is in permanent collections in Museums, Universities, and private collections. She has exhibited in The Philadelphia International Airport, CraftNow, Craftforms International exhibit, Design Philadelphia, "Spring Break" in New York City and others. An insatiable thirst to learn new skills while working with a variety of media sustains her never-ending inspiration to create. Experiencing people from other places and cultures has greatly influenced her approach to looking at life with an ever-fresh perspective. Academic achievements include M.A./M.A.T., University of The Arts. B.S. Art Therapy, Cognate: Psychology, Bowling Green State University. She is also an ERYT500 yoga educator &qi gong teacher.

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