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About Cyndee Newick |
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It starts with a seed... A gourd starts as a little seed, growing on a vine in a community of other gourds. The vine dies and the gourd matures and leaves the vine. The lowly gourd, misshapen and covered with dirt and mold, miraculously transforms into something beautiful and useful. Gourds are one of nature's greatest gifts to mankind, providing us with utilitarian, religious and decorative products for over 10.000 years. I can think of no better way to honor the earth and our past then to carry on the tradition of gourd crafting. Acting as it's guide, I let the gourd, with all of it's natural beauty and flaws tell it's own story. I have been creating gourd art for 18 years, carrying on the ancient maker tradition. Reminding us all of our agrarian roots and how wonderful things can come from a little seed. |
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AvArtFest 2004 Triton Museum of Art Source: Campbell Reporter, 6/04 |
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I live in California with my husband, 2 large rescue dogs and 2 rescue cats. I am active in the community, organic gardening, beekeeping, creating club newsletters and websites. I play flute in the Saratoga Community Band. Every moment is an act of creation. |
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