Damianne Fischer

Wednesday, February 18th

7-8:30pm

I am Damianne Fischer and I consider myself a maker and a self taught artist.  I have never formally studied art but creating art just seemed to pursue me as far back as I have memories.  My life adventure began in the very small town in rural southeastern Ohio in the early 1960’s that is not known for its “art” but for the most part coal and poverty.  Regardless of where I was in my life’s journey, my desire and passion to create was always there.  

Now after the demands of balancing family life and working in a variety of fields, I am pursing those passions to make art my life’s work.  I have working woman’s hands because I use them often and hard to construct wonderfully strong female figures that deliver a message and tell a story.  I am drawn to nature for inspiration and as well as my love of mechanical and industrial design.  I simply learn as I go and turn mistakes into an "aha moment”.  

I have an obsession with collecting found and thrifted objects, raw materials from nature and strangely, the “lowly” lint from the dryer vent, so that I can use them in my work.  It is very important for me take care of the earth and to be a part of the growing movement of artists and makers that are conscious of the environment and sustainability.  

I also have my hands in a variety of interests including pattern making for fashion/costume design.  I love to play in the dirt regularly while landscaping personally and professionally.  I am an avid collector of vintage fashion, jewelry and over 300 vintage handbags.  Everyday brings new possibilities and found materials to explore making one person’s cast off item this woman’s treasure to use as I continue my adventure as an artist.