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Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Norfolk, VA
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- My studio, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Titustown Visual Arts Center
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- My artwork examines and embraces the changing roles of women. Both my paintings and metalwork reveal the conflict I feel about fulfilling traditional feminine roles while seeking my own independence. Sometimes I see my paintings as a celebration of finding magic within the mundane, of being happy with the ordinary. At other times, my work reads to me as a commentary on the roles a female has occupied in recent western history. The reappearing goldfish in my paintings symbolize this duality. A goldfish traditionally represents abundance, happiness, and good fortune; however, it can also be a symbol of entrapment. In domestication it can only grow to the size of its bowl.
In my metalwork and my jewelry, the messages tend to be more hidden than in my paintings. Jewelry is extremely intimate. The intricacies of the backs of brooches, necklaces, and rings are known only to the wearer- a kind of personal secret. My jewelry references my changing ideas about womanhood as I go through my life and encounter milestones that millions of other women also relate to - family, body image, health issues, love, building a career and a life for oneself, and uncertainty about the future. Juggling these responsibilities while also trying to bring beauty into my life and environment inspire me to create my work.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.amandaoutcalt.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, metals, enameling, china paint, narrative, copper, silver, metalsmith, enamel, metal, jewelry, painting, education, teaching, cloisonne, champleve
Latest Activity
Leslie A. Schug left a comment for Amanda Outcalt"I really enjoy your colorful, narrative work! How long have you worked with enamels?"
Thomas Hughes left a comment for Amanda Outcalt"Amanda, I like how you have combined painting and metalwork - you have made them very simpatico. Also hello to Virginia. Both myself and my wife are from there originally and go back often for visits. I will know to look for your…"
Cappy Counard left a comment for Amanda Outcalt"Oh, hello. It is so good to hear from you! Are you still making your beautiful work? What are you doing these days? I am about to have a baby any minute...literally! So life is upended but sweet. I am happy to be back in contact. Hoping to be in…"
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 5:50pm on July 27, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… - Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of Crafthaus. Your membership is valid through September 15, 2013.
Enjoy Crafthaus, participate often!
- At 12:28pm on January 26, 2011, Leslie A. Schug said…
- I really enjoy your colorful, narrative work! How long have you worked with enamels?
- At 9:07pm on December 19, 2010, Thomas Hughes said…
Amanda, I like how you have combined painting and metalwork - you have made them very simpatico. Also hello to Virginia. Both myself and my wife are from there originally and go back often for visits. I will know to look for your work now.
- At 5:07pm on October 30, 2010, Cappy Counard said…
- Oh, hello. It is so good to hear from you! Are you still making your beautiful work? What are you doing these days? I am about to have a baby any minute...literally! So life is upended but sweet. I am happy to be back in contact. Hoping to be in Seattle this spring if all goes well. Sending a big hug.
- At 2:12pm on July 26, 2010,
Tara Locklear said… - we def need to get together! i hope u being busy is a good thing! i would love to see you and catch up!
- At 3:58pm on July 18, 2010, Tara Locklear said…
- thank you so much lady! i'm pretty tickled! things are good here, busy w/ the shop and about to get busy in the studio w/ my italy series. you should come visit soon! any time off to come this way?
- At 7:01pm on July 14, 2010, Tara Locklear said…
- hello lovely! i hope your doing good these days. what's new and exciting your way?
- At 12:33am on March 15, 2010,
cosmo barbaro said… - your work is incredible, I am very impressed.
- At 7:34pm on January 31, 2010,
Charity Hall said… - Thanks Amanda. I love your work! I am teaching metals at a community college in Tucson. I see you're up in VA teaching too. That's great!
- At 12:47am on January 28, 2010,
Michelle Pajak-Reynolds said… - Thanks Amanda, The drawing series has been a big hit. If you're going to SNAG track me down. I'll have a few Drawing series pieces with me.
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Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Mark Fenn is starting the ACJ Kent regional group and that anyone interested in joining should contact him at mark@markfenn.co.uk?"
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Vicky Saragouda commented on Vicky Saragouda's blog post Contemporary Jewellery @ COLLECT 2013"Thank you Poppy. It was a brilliant show, quite impressive the contemporary jewellery section as ever but also ceramics and glass this year. Beautiful displays from all exhibiting galleries."
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