Carol Ann Rasmussen

Color has always been my passion whether I am making sculpture or pottery in clay, or painting in alcohol inks. In order to express my love of color I formulate my own glazes which are then fired on my clay works to give them the desired effects. Alcohol inks provide me another avenue to introduce an array of color to a two dimensional form of art.

My feelings are externalized in the making of works of art that express my joy by using color and/or humor as a vehicle to enjoy the best parts of my day. I first experienced this joy of color in a class at the University of Montana with Rudy Audio, mixing the pigments on my pallete, realizing there are no limits to the experience of color. Later I found expression in the chemistry of glazes and texture working with clay. I celebrate my life in making art.

Background

She has attended the University of New Mexico, University of Montana, and New Mexico State University, Carlsbad, as well as many workshops taught by significant artists in her fields of study. Carol Ann also travels extensively in the United States studying the work of other artists in their environments.

Rasmussen has displayed her work in the Coleman Studio, Las Vegas, Nevada, The Foothills Art Center, Golden, Colorado, and has had a work requested for the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. Carol Ann was juried into the Contemporary Clay Biennial 2008 Exhibit at The Art Center, Grand Junction, Colorado. Carol Ann exhibits her work in Colorado at The Creamery Art Center, Hotchkiss, and Around the Corner Art Gallery in Montrose.

We are still working on Carol Ann's web page. We welcome you to our Around the Corner Art Gallery, 447 E. Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401 to see her sculptures first hand or call us at (970) 249-4243 for more information.