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DEBORAH MALOTT 

“Copper and Patina Artist” 

MALOTT was born in New York in the winter of 1952.  From an early age she was drawn to the arts in all its many expressions.  By the time she was 16, she was already showing her metal sculptures at Nepenthes in Big Sur. 

Initially studying at the Monterey Bay Peninsula College then College of the Desert, she experimented with many forms of art from painting to textiles.  In the end, her love of metals and working with fire became her chosen mediums.  

Working as a travel agent for many years allowed her to travel extensively.  Visiting museums and galleries all over the world and viewing works of the masters eventually inspired her to return to her art full time. 

“Everything we see emits energy, whether it is a person, a rock or a piece of art.  I create my work with copper, liquid coloring chemicals and a lighted torch.  The process is intuitive and spontaneous and done with a rhythm that makes each work unique.  Sometimes this happens magically with little effort…..at other times it is a lengthy process of layers upon layers, constantly changing until the patina is just right.  No two pieces ever turn out exactly the same, nor would I want them to.  To me, this process emulates relationships in our lives.” 

She lives in a houseboat in the Oceanside Harbor in Southern California. 
 

PAMELA RAE 

“The Art of Communication” 

Pamela Rae’s life was always surrounded by nature and animals as she grew up in Southern California.  Her serious study of art began in life with Ramona Rowley, a well known ceramic artist, as teacher and mentor. Ramona helped her sell her work from the beginning and gave her the confidence to pursue a professional artist’s career. An encouraging meeting with Beatrice Wood, “The Mama of Dada” confirmed the new life.  

More art studies through College of the Desert and apprenticing with the well respected sculptor, John Kennedy, helped refine the work and develop her own style. She sculpts mostly in ceramic but enjoys bronze and resin work also.  

“I realized communication is the key to almost everything; friendships, lovers, work, animals and nature. When my work shows subtle communication between people and or animals and nature I feel that it touches my audience on a level that everyone can enjoy.” 

She says the clay seems to melt itself into almost déjà vu experiences. “It always surprises me when I see what’s happening with my people.”  Her real goal is to see that smile of recognition when people view the pieces. 

She now resides in Oceanside, California and appreciates the ocean and salt air that inspire her daily.

 

 

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