Kissed by Fire Creations
Annie Caswell

There is no separating art from life for me. My life is art.. Exploring my creativity with passion and introspection fuels my soul. The transformation my ideas go through from conception to completion inspires and challenges me. The dance of emotions in life’s every moment become subject matter for my work. My connection to the natural world is essential for respecting and honoring my beliefs and values. I have traveled extensively, learning about cultures and traditions and expressing these experiences in my art. While traveling I paint and sculpt in sand, snow, twigs and whatever materials are present. Since 1981, I have been a freelance artist involved with design projects ranging from murals, wooden mobiles, glass fusing, illustrations, clay figurative sculpture and painting.

Painting the life around me leaves a piece of history, as seen through my eyes. Adding signs, animal or people to my landscapes gives the viewer even more information about the area. I am also fascinated with collage as a means of educating. My love of the sea has lead me to research and paint fish, turtle, shark, and shells. I paint what I am passionate about. Often times I am making a statement about my beliefs. As a songwriter touches their audience with words I try and touch my viewers with images. Giving the viewer something to think about and perhaps even motivate them into some kind of action that is selfless.

The last several years I have been drawn to express myself in clay, especially the human form. The history and relics of the goddess imagery is of particular interest. What stimulates my curiosity is that these cultures tended to be egalitarian, earth centered, and non-violent. The stories behind the deities fascinate me. Inspired by people worldwide, past and present, I interpret stories through body postures, shapes, clothing, and movements. Incorporating political and human nature I hope to awaken the spirit, invoke a feeling, and remain true to myself. I am currently working on spirit dolls.

I am a self taught sculptor and painter with an associate’s degree in photography and a bachelors of fine arts with a cultural studies minor. I enjoy teaching and have taught at a number of organizations including my own Creative Crossings Art Studio and Frog Hollow in Burlington, Vermont. My art has been exhibited in both Europe and the U.S.A.