Cathy Engel-Marder
Cathy Engel-Marder
Los Angeles, CA
Cathy Engel-Marder is inspired by the survivors of abuse and trauma she worked with during her years as a clinical social worker. They were simultaneously her clients and her teachers, modeling resilience, hope and the importance of hanging onto small moments of joy. Mixed media sculpture is Cathy’s way of discovering and shaping those moments, as well as pulling meaning from whatever else life throws her way.
“I create assemblage objects and mixed media sculptures. Overall, my work is about pulling dreams into reality and remaining playful, curious and willing to take risks in a stressful, contemporary environment. "Playful" does not necessarily mean "positive." It means finding balance in a world increasingly intent on knocking us all off the tightrope.”
— Cathy Engel-Marder