cut foam block print on paper; 10×10″, image 6×6″

“I am inspired by the beauty of the natural world and our relationship to it. I am interested in the way pattern and memory connect us to a distant past. In this print, a hummingbird is portrayed as a messenger of hope.”

ARTIST BIO: Gail Skudera lives in Lewiston, ME. She has a background in weaving and textile printing. Recently, she has begun to work with printmaking processes such as intaglio, silkscreen, and cut foam block printing. Since the 1980’s, she has frequently exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions. She studied art at Montclair University and Northern Illinois University where she received BFA and MFA degrees.