Constance McBride
Memory Fragment (no. 4)
Stoneware, stains, paper, thread on wood panel
10 x 10"

Artist Statement
I've been working with clay since the mid-2000s, after making a move from Pennsylvania to Arizona. I create hand-sculpted ceramic faces and figures that explore the cyclical rhythms of nature and the 'untidiness' of the human experience. Focusing on the recurring interplay between liberation and constraint, I specifically contemplate the sociopolitical tensions facing women. Other themes include melancholy and memory. With my Memory Fragments, I layer textures with collage elements as a backdrop and build alternative realities, reflecting the fragile yet resilient spirit shared by women and the natural world.

Artist Bio
Constance McBride draws attention to gender-based issues using ceramic sculpture, installations and mixed media collage, addressing difficult topics like ageism and mortality. McBride's career is defined by a blend of structure and creativity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA and a Master's Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University in D.C. After over 25 years working in the corporate world, she transitioned to a dedicated art practice. Her work has appeared in solo and group shows around the country including at InLiquid, Da Vinci Art Alliance, Woodmere Art Museum and The Clay Studio (PA), Phoenix Art Museum (AZ), San Angelo Museum of Art (TX) and The Archie Bray Foundation (MT). Recent awards include the J. M. Dowling Award for sculpture from Woodmere Art and a grant from The Puffin Foundation. McBride is currently based in the Brandywine Valley, Chester County, PA.

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