Black Lily Studio - Lee Bell:
My subject matter has remained rooted in themes of nature, feminine beauty, and animals. Sculptures are created with the intent of bringing a figure to life that is both whimsical and elegant simultaneously. A successful piece exudes something of a life force in an apparent though ephemeral personality. The paradox in the work that the upcycled material is commonly disposed of in ways that affect the very creatures I am creating is important to me. One artistic goal is for my work to speak, draw attention to the use of recycled materials (that are intentionally not obvious): That all works made from recycled material do not have to look like the recycled parts they were crafted from in the final work. I am saddened by what is happening to our wildlife and environment and create my work in an intuitive manner of conversation between upcycled/recycled materials mixed with compounded cement, steel, and a strong affinity: appreciation for all things in nature.
