Darcy J. Sears
Darcy Sears’ work is driven by a need to mold life out of clay. To watch life, unfold and discover moments of beauty in an ordinary day.
Her work ranges from realistic to whimsical, from classical to abstract, from serious to playful. One series explores figures emerging from vessels, as though they are breaking out of confining spaces. Another series features figures in bathing suits, where the ceramic swimmer sculptures are lighter in feeling, more colorful, and amusing. In some of the ceramic sculptures, the artist incorporates mosaic tile so that the tiles are part of the structure of the sculpture.
The artist is primarily interested in line and form, the contours of the human body. They explore the figure in all its imperfections. All sizes and shapes of the human figure are seen as beautiful and complete in the artist's eyes. While models are used in the work, they may not be portrayed in a realistic way. The goal is to capture their mood, spirit, and the essence of who they are.
The artist often balances large forms on small bases, inspired by the ancient symbol for women, "V". There is also an interest in the alchemy of the finishes.
EDUCATION
BA., University of California, Santa Barbara
Studied with: Eugene Daub, Tebby George, Bruno Lucchesi, Peter Rubino
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2024 Lori Austin Gallery – Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, CA
2021 Hart Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
2020 stARTup Art Fair Los Angeles 2020
2019 La Bottega Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2019 San Francisco Art Market, Fort Mason, CA
2019 “Nocturne”, National Juried Competiton, ARC Gallery San Francisco, CA
2018 “Wonder & Earth Angels”, Desta Art Gallery, San Anselmo, CA
2018 “Ingenuity”, Juried Sculpture Exhibition, Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael, CA
2017 Group Exhibition, Virga Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2017 Featured Artist, Artsy Shark, www.artsyshark.com
2016 Group Exhibition, Toad Fish Gallery Sausalito, CA
2016 JuriedSmall Works Exhibition, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA
2015 Prima Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2014 “The Swimmers”, Coastal Eddy Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2012 “Figurative Art Work by Eleven Bay Area Artists,” Auto Body Fine Art, Alameda, CA
2012 Group Exhibition, Studio Seven Gallery, Pleasanton, CA
2010 “Color Freedom Form,” Galleria, San Anselmo, CA
2010 Group Exhibition, Studio Seven Gallery, Pleasanton, CA
2010 Group Exhibition, Art and Soul Gallery, Burlingame, CA
2009 Sculpture and Crafts Juried Show, Marin Society of Artists, Ross, CA
2008 Group Exhibition, Natalie Hubert Galerie, St. Quentin-la-Poterie, France
2008 Group Exhibition, Cove Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2008 Group Exhibition, Connextions Gallery (2005-2008), Healdsburg, CA
2007 Solo Exhibition, Salle d”Exposition, St. Quentin-la-Poterie, France
2007 Solo Exhibition, Ross Valley Winery (2003-07), San Anselmo, CA
2003 Group Exhibition, Claire de Villaret Galerie, Paris, France
2003 “Dimensions in Diversity,” Group Exhibition, Marin Community Foundation, Novato, CA
2002 “France Ameriques,” Group Exhibition, Paris, France
2002 Group Exhibition, Mill Valley Sculpture Garden, Mill Valley, CA
2000 Juried Competition, “The Ruth Bancroft Garden 2000 Art Show,” Walnut Creek, CA
2000 Group Exhibition, Mill Valley Sculpture Garden, Mill Valley, CA