York, Star
Over the Top
2009, 19”x 33” 19”, bronze

    Star York is known for her talent and variety of work she creates. She grew up in Maryland, the daughter of a ballerina and a woodworker. In 1985, York moved to New Mexico and since then her work has reflected the cultural diversity and history of the area. She is inspired by the native wildlife and mythology from Native American and Western cultures.

    York’s sculpture depicting a relationship between a mother bear and her cubs reflect her inspiration from the cultures. She says, “When a character emerges from a work I am sculpting, I feel touched at a deeply intimate, subconscious level. It is this essence in a work of art that makes it intensely personal and entirely universal at the same time. I’m much more comfortable with animals. I trust the emotion of animals and horses. I understand where they are coming from and their behavior is honest.”