BJ Before Sculpture

Amanda Timmins Bio Born, Amanda McKee, in Seattle, Washington, my interest in 3-D art started very early. I remember the delight in using mud and dried grasses to create human faces which I dried in the hot summer sun. I was highly creative as most children are, but had the advantage of my father being a high school art teacher who was generous in sharing surplus art supplies for my entertainment. I spent the happiest of days making creatures in plasticine clay being fascinated by the negative space inside the heads and bodies. I consider myself mostly self taught, although as an adult I took classes at WWU and Emily Carr School of Design and even though receiving top marks, I was dissatisfied at school feeling that ultimately we teach ourselves by doing the work and therefore didn't seek a formal degree. My restless spirit and lack of a self promoting ego led me hither and yon, eventually traveling to Spain, Portugal, France, England, and Ireland enriching my life and artistic journey. Having experimented in many media: ceramic, wood, metal; I now work in mixed media, often glorified paper mache, which allows me to create large and small sculpture fairly quickly needing minimal technology. I incorporate various themes throughout my work including Buddhist philosophy, ideas from quantum physics, ritualistic objects, female energy, and Surrealist whimsy. I have participated in exhibits in local art galleries with high acclaim. My husband has immersed us in his local film work where I contribute my design ability and 3-D talent. We live in Bellingham, Washington, home of hundreds of creative spirits.