Anne Baxter
258 A ST STE 1-72
Ashland, Oregon US
97520
Website: https://annebaxtersculpture.com
Profile Type: artist
Anne Baxter sculpts using wire mesh as it allows inner and outer spaces to be perceived simultaneously, offering glimpses into the invisible. Her working method is principally manual, using small pliers and French shears in intricate ways that bring inanimate structures to life. She then galvanizes the surface of each sculpture with a gold, silver or bronze finish to unify, protect and accentuate its form. Being able to see physical boundaries as well as having the ability to peer directly in and through the work, is a metaphor for how we experience not only surface appearances, but also intangible qualities like mystical, spiritual or psychological characteristics. Baxter holds a Sculpture degree with Honors from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris with the early artistic influence of professor and mentor, Pol Buy. She has exhibited internationally and been awarded with honors and grants including from the Oregon Arts Commission and Ford Family Foundation. She enjoys creating works which enhance environments with a sense of expansiveness, peace, and balance.