Ruthann Harden
Born
in Mississippi father worked with railroad then river towboat industry
we moved frequently as new ports opened along the MS river Mississippi,
a complex society plagued with social and economic problems Beautiful
rich land stories told in southern dialect, a treasured memory I’ve
a quiet nature; art has always been my form of expression BFAs in sculpture
and painting Worked as commercial art illustrator, portraiture After
children were born, asked to teach continued to do so for 18 years
Teaching in schools, privately, performing arts summer program and
as museum studies co-coordinator for Delta State University Exhibited
in galleries throughout Mississippi chosen as one of 46 artist to represent
state in 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans Moved to North Carolina in
2003 began a wonderful new life with a partner who also loves and is
inspirited by this beautiful environment I have had the pleasure of
exhibiting at NC Crafts gallery in Carrboro and NC Botanical 2006/2007
Sculpture In the Garden Exhibit We move through life at such a fast
pace My work hopefully emphasizes the resplendence which gives me pause
the resting gesture of a violinist, the joyous abandon of a cellist,
the radiance of a tulip or the intrigue of shadows I continue to feel
"A Sense of Wonder."
