Shel Neymark

The Garden Series. I designed this tile to be placed in bands  --   around tubs, backsplashes or other areas. They can be surrounded  --   by commercial field tile. They are frost proof so can be used outdoors.

Detail of Bridge, Las Palomas Plaza at Geronimo Springs  --   Truth or Consequences NM. A public art project utilizing  --   the natural hot mineral water of Geronimo Springs.  --   The water flows down two ceramic mountains and surrounds  --   a 45’ diameter plaza. Eight benches with tile images relating  --   to the culture of the area, are placed so people can put their  --   hands and feet in the water. Completed 2002.

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Artist Statement

This year, 2004, marks my thirtieth year as a professional full time artist. I consider myself exceedingly fortunate to be able to spend my days pursuing my artistic ideas.

I work in a wide variety of styles from abstract to representational, flat or relief murals to sculpture. I enjoy doing commission work and have done work in public places as well as private homes and commercial spaces. Commission work allows me to work large and I enjoy the challenge of designing a piece for a specific space.

Color is always an important component of my work.

Lately I have been working in fused and slumped glass as well as clay. I am making a series of ceramic lamps with glass shades.