Lovers Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Size:Miniature 5" tall particularly of the rolling hills

particularly of the rolling hills of the Driftless Region

Handcrafted from Premium Reclaimed Wool

Beth Bird began her study of art at the University of Iowa in Iowa City

Illinois in 1996

My interest in pattern has limited my use of the traditional large areas of watercolor washes--instead I use smaller broken areas of paint

Lovers Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Size:Miniature 5" tall particularly of the rolling hillsThis self standing stainless steel sculpture is handmade by Gail Chavenelle of Dubuque, Iowa. Beginning with childhood paper dolls, chains, pop out books and greeting cards, I have been intrigued by paper sculpture. I loved the forms but wanted the works to be more permanent. Instead of a sheet of paper, she works with a sheet of metal 20 gauge stainless steel. As with paper sculpture, Gail creates three dimensional images from a flat sheet by folding