Sathya Burchman

I find inspiration in nature. I am moved by the small things; the dance of light and shadow when a breeze stirs trees, the momentary visit of a hummingbird, the last rays of a spectacular sunset. I am motivated by the materials with which I work. Whether it is clay, cement, wax, silver or gold, the exploration of the medium becomes the impetus for creativity. For the past fourteen years I have painted oil over metallic leaf on canvas. The luminous and reflective qualities of the metals elicit experiments in light, movement, and space.

Education
Doctoral Candidate, School of Arts and Architecture, UCLA
Master of Arts, Wesleyan University, Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz