Becky Grismer
Becky Grismer's sculptures are created with tree bark, clay, and other materials found in nature. Her figures explore themes relating to human experience, personal growth and transformation.
Her tree bark figures are created by making a base with a few larger pieces of bark, which are often elm, boxelder, or maple. "I then work my way up to the top of the figure, sculpting the body and head with smaller pieces of ponderosa pine." The headpieces are created using dried berries, stones, seeds, and other materials gathered from nature. Once the sculpture is complete, it is submerged in acrylic polyurethane to seal the natural materials, preventing them from becoming brittle or decomposing over time.
Her ceramic sculptures are individually hand-built using various clays. They are fired in a kiln where the surfaces recieve glazes and oxides for various effects. Once the sculptures have been fired, natural materials are attached and the pieces are cold finished with combinations of stains, acrylic washes, and polyurethane.
Becky was born and raised on the plains of eastern South Dakota, and received her B.A. in Fine Art in 2002. She lives in the Black Hills.
Figure with ChrysocollaMixed media: tree bark, chrysocolla stones, polyurethane 18 x 3.5 x 4.5" $975 | Figure with Mountain Ash BerriesSOLD: Mixed media: tree bark, dried mountain ash berries, polyurethane 19 x 4 x 4" $975 |
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Stand Woman No 2Mixed media: tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane, wood, resin 70.5 x 15 x 16" $9,500 | Stand Woman No 5Mixed media: tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane, wood, resin 74.5 x 18 x 17" $9,500 |
Figure with Yellow JasperMixed media: tree bark, yellow jasper stones, polyurethane 14 x 3..5 x 4" $500 | Stand Woman No 1Mixed media: tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane, wood, resin 71 x 16 x 16" $9,500 |
Young ManSOLD Tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane, wood, resin 74.5 x 15 x 15 in. $9,500 | Woman no. 4SOLD Tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane, wood, resin 72.5 x 16 x 17 in. $9,500 |
BoySOLD Tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane, wood, resin 56.25 x 12.5 x 12 in. $7,500 | Figure with MookaiteSOLD Tree bark, mookaite stones, polyurethane 15 x 3.5 x 4.5 in $500 |
Root bound body, sky bound heart no. 2Tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane 20.75 x 4.5 x 5 in $1,100 | Figure with ChrysocollaSOLD Tree bark, chrysocolla stones, polyurethane 15 x 3.5 x 4.5 in $500 |
Root bound body, sky bound heart no. 3Tree bark, ceramic, underglaze, iron paint, ink washes, encaustic, polyurethane 20.5 x 4.5 x 5 in $1,100 | Figure with tree bark orb headdressTree bark, granulated tree bark, polyurethane 21.5 x 5 x 5 in. $1,100 |
Sister #1 - SOLDCeramic, pine, mixed media - 19" tall - $1100 | Slow Moving PassageSold |
Root Bound Body/ Sky Bound HeartCeramic, Tree Bark, Steel, Mixed Media - 65" tall $3800. | Root Bound Body/ Sky Bound Heart |
Root Bound Body/ Sky Bound Heart | Root Bound Body/ Sky Bound Heart |
Liminality No. 12Ceramic, Mixed Media - 9"H x 12"W x 4"D - $900 | Banded SOLDTree Bark, Pine Tree Roots, Polyurethane 15" Tall - $2000 |
Banded | Banded |
Her fickle heartMixed Media - 66" tall -$3800. | After the pines whisper their goodbyeMixed Media - 66" Tall - $3800. |
The Red BonnetCeramic & mixed media on walnut base 20.25 x 9 x 6 in $1,600 |