Vanessa German is an artist, speaker, and sculptor who is one of the most influential contemporary sculptors in America today. The Pittsburgh native’s practice employs mineral crystals, beads, glass, found objects, and other sourced material to create expressive figurative sculptures that transmit healing energy.
Vanessa joins the show to talk about her first Philly-area solo show on Sept. 2 at Rowan University, called “Breathe from the Diaphragm: our eyes are in our lungs”. This exhibit offers respite from the volatility and injustice of today’s world with work that focuses on selflessness, love, and the alignment of heart and mind. She also discusses the context of her work, how she got started as a sculptor, and more.