About the Artist
Terri Horner
With some of her works.
Biography
Terri began her studies in fine art at Southeastern Louisiana University. She moved to Kansas and received an Associate of Arts degree at Barton County Community College. Terri then attended Fort Hays State University where she received her BFA. Terri attends multiple workshops each year to further her knowledge and understanding of the arts.
Terri is primarily a sculptor and works with wood, stone, metal, and clay. However she loves exploring many artistic modalities such as drawing, painting, and photography. She enjoys working with the human figure and delving into the emotional connection found in life experiences. Terri loves making a connection with people through her work.
A Statement from the Artist
I have loved art as long as I can remember. My mom encouraged me to create art throughout my years growing up. I would venture to say that my career in art probably started when I became a cosmetologist at the age of eighteen. Sculpting hair to create harmony with someone’s facial shape, their eye or skin tone, or accenting one’s best features is undoubtedly an art. The relationship between the hair, face, and body is much like a composition on a canvas. The unique part of sculpting on a live person is learning about them, their families, and their lives. The trials, accomplishments, and knowledge of each person who has sat in my chair have had a profound impact on the person I am today.
I have to say that the term eclectic truly describes me as a person; the term defines my art, my style, my family, and pretty much my life. I find artistic inspiration everywhere. Inspiration may come from something beautiful, ugly, humorous, or sad. Each emotion, whether good or bad, connects us to each other in some way. The art you see on these pages offer a glimpse of things past, present, and yet to come as I explore life through art.
Now that you know a little about me, it should come as no surprise that I like creating with just about any and every medium. I am most comfortable with and excited about sculpture. This is where I find canvas after canvas to work on as life and nature provide unlimited inspiration.
I love carving into weathered wood, marred with insect trails and filled with signs of life’s passing. Nature’s touch adds an undeniable character to the finished sculpture.
I also love working with stone. It gives us a glimpse of time gone by as layers and layers of sediment are compacted by the forces of nature. The composition of the stone shares its birthplace, age, and life experiences through the beautiful colors and grain found there.
Metal displays a cold strength and beauty found in no other material. I am particularly fond of bronze and iron. It stands alone or can add a wonderful contrast when combined with stone or wood.
Clay is of the earth; pliable and hard. It holds its place and won’t be outdone by the others. The possibilities are endless when pushing the clay into form. Heat factors in, and then the form becomes solid and sturdy, holding strong in the world of fine art.
All this is who I am and what I love.