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Karla Wyss
Tye
Artist's Statement:
-Something About Bird Images
Birds are an important mythological
symbol that has persisted since ancient times to the present
day. Because of their wings birds are not bound to the earth
but are free to explore the heavens. Freedom to fly is the reason
why birds have been chosen to represent our spiritual self, our
soul, that part of ourselves that knows no boundaries and is
a part of something larger, which allows us to dream, to create
and explore the mysteries. |
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Karla Wyss Tye is a professional
sculptor who's work has been included in numerous juried and
invitational exhibitions including local, regional and national
shows. Karla has been included in the Michigan Outdoor Sculpture
Exhibition sponsored by the Business Consortium for the Arts,
Southfield, Ml ., the All State Competition in Battle Creek,
Ml., and the Krasl Biannual Sculpture Invitational, Krasl Art
Center, St. Joseph, Ml. Karla was a founding member of the Kalamazoo
Bronze Casting Company, a touring group which exhibited in and
around Ml for several years.
Karla received her graduate
and undergraduate degrees from Western Michigan University and
has done post degree work at Wayne State University and the Kalamazoo
Institute of Arts. Karla a has been a faculty member of the Kalamazoo
Valley Community College and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Karla has been a guest lecturer at Western Michigan University
regarding "Women In The Arts" and has conducted a Patina
Workshop for the Sculpture Department..
Currently William and Karla
Tye own and operate the Alchemist -Tye Studio Inc. The Alchemist
is a fine art foundry located in Kalamazoo Ml, which specializes
in mold making and casting using the lost wax method. The Tye's
cast their own work and that of many professional artists including:
Kirk Newman, Stephen Hansen, Carole Harrison, Frank Gallo and
Virginio Ferrari. In 1996 the Tye's opened the Park Gallery which
specializes in bronze sculpture.
Karla's sculpture "The
Nightbird's Apprentice" is included in the Kalamazoo Institute
of Arts Permanent Collection. Other works of Karla can be found
at the Sturgis, Ml., Arts Council and the Douglas Community Center
in Kalamazoo. Karla's work is included in many private collections
including that of David Markin, Dr. William Byrnes, and Thomas
and Donna Lambert.
Karla is represented by the
Cain Gallery in Saugatuck, MI., the TRA Gallery at the Design
Center in Troy Ml. and the Park Gallery in Kalamazoo Ml.
2006 ADDENDUM:
Karla Wyss-Tye is a professional sculptor who’s work often
involves bird/human images. These images are a curious combination
of animal and human spirit, gestures and emotion. The bird is
an ancient symbol for the soul, that part of ourselves that knows
no boundaries is a part of something larger which allows us to
dream, create and explore the mysteries. Karla’s sculptures
are often cast in bronze which is a beautiful and enduring medium.
Tye has recently retired after 20 years from the Alchemist-Tye
Studio, Inc., a bronze casting foundry located in Kalamazoo,
Ml.
Karla’s work has been included in numerous juried and invitational
exhibitions which range in scope from local to national. Karla
has been a faculty member of Kalamazoo Valley Community College
and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts as well as guest lecturer
at Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Institute of
Arts.
Karla’s work is included in public collections of: The Kalamazoo
Institute of Arts, Western Michigan University, The Saugatuck-Douglas
“art round town”, Sturgis Ml. Arts Council and the
Douglas Community Center.
Karla is represented by: the Water Street Gallery in Saugatuck,
Ml.
In 2003 Karla was honored by the School of Art at Western Michigan
University for distinguished actions and accomplishments in the
Visual Arts. |
