Geraldine  Liermann
Painted  Gourds

Geraldine  Liermann

Art has been the major driving force of my life. My studies in Graphic Design furthered my vision of my world in terms of color, line, shape and rhythm. Photography gave me a consciousness of light and spacial relationships. My study of the history of art and architecture has given me an appreciation of the many directions the human mind has taken in it’s artistic creations.

Up until about 5 years ago my expressions have been mostly 2 dimensional. When I discovered the gourd as a new “canvas” it seemed a logical progression for me. When I start a piece, I do not know what the results will be, I don’t do preliminary sketches on paper or on the gourd, what happens, happens. Beginning with color, my piece evolves to it’s finish. Some of my influences come from many years of travel in the American Southwest especially in New Mexico and Arizona and my love and study of native American culture, ancient and modern. Living in San Diego has given me exposure to the Hispanic influence and the proximity to Baja California meant easy access to the border, and the rich culture beyond. ( Photography by Terri Rippee )

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