Mitzi Sabato, Waning Western Summer Day (mother earth series), Porcelain sculpture with, shino glaze, 10"x7"x7"

Mitzi Sabato is an artist who has been involved with SBMA for many years. With extensive knowledge of fibers, mixed-media, sculpture, and pottery she creates work that transcends the materials and develops an emotional connection with the viewer. Mitzi has exhibited her work throughout the Midwest and continues to make work at both her studio in Montana as well as the ceramics studio at SBMA. Mitzi has always been a strong supporter of the arts in South Bend. She has been actively involved with SBMA for many years and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Collections Committee. She also has two sculptures in SBMA's permanent collection.

Artist statement about Waning Western Summer Day:

This closed form continues the Montana exploration of range, mountains, and gulches. It is a part of a larger examination of Earth, as our Mother, nurturing, and fecund, even in the most (apparently) barren of landscapes. The breast, the egg, our world; there is an expectation that something will happen. Let the viewer enter this world, and their imagination supply the narrative.

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