terra cotta clay with collaged imagery; 3 pieces, each approximately 12x10x10″
“With the country in absolute turmoil due to the most corrupt government in America’s 250-year history, there are so many dire situations that need addressing, yet continue to be ignored due to the greedy self-interests of the oligarchs who have taken over. The environment, unnecessary wars, and the assault on women and minorities are just “3” poignant problems. “Seeds of Hope” portray the horrors in which the people of the United States are currently immersed.”
ARTIST BIO: Originally from New England, Marsha Karagheusian traveled in a diagonal across the US in pursuit of 3 college art degrees in Ceramics and Art Education. After earning an MFA from Arizona State University, she moved to Kentucky and taught at Xavier University for almost 4 decades, teaching all levels of ceramics (both wheel and hand building), Art Education, as well as chairing the Department of Art for 10 years. As Professor Emerita, she now continues her art practice in her home studio, concentrating in figurative work.