Longing for someone Sculpture

The earthy, tranquil, solid form, with elements of the Australian bush with modern Croatian influences, but overall simplified. Vera was exposed to the art of Henry Moore, Mestrovic and Rodin who became her role models, influenced by the abstract yet lifelike shapes in nature, the observation of forests, termite breakdown of ancient trees. Vera’s observation of nature with daily walks, her gathering of found objects showing beauty in the destruction of nature, change of textures evocative of the cycle of life, she is uncovering forms to return to the tradition of repurposing woodworking in different medium to create fresh art. Vera’s is a Croatian born sculptor whose family originated on the Dalmatian coast and now lives in Sydney, educated in engineering and continued her professional career in Australia, Vera had the motivation and opportunity for creative expression here.