Constance McBride
Bio:
Constance McBride delves into gender-based issues with ceramic sculpture, installations and collage. Recent awards include grants from The Puffin Foundation, Philadelphia Sculptors, Phoenix Art Museum's Contemporary Forum and a position in the 2021 Chautauqua Visual Arts Summer Residency Program in Chautauqua, New York. Her work is shown nationally in the USA and abroad. Notable exhibitions include a solo at Tubbs Gallery (Rehoboth Beach, DE) and a Contemporary Forum Grant Recipients show at Phoenix Art Museum (Phoenix, AZ). Her work has received attention from several publications including Yahoo News Cities Rising series with Katie Couric, Artblog, Cleaver Magazine, and the international platform Inspirational. McBride earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arcadia University, Glenside, PA.
Statement:
My work throws light on issues experienced by most women—from becoming aware of the male gaze and self-objectifying, to harassment, abuse, marginalization and ageism. I often use clay—a medium historically excluded from the fine art world—to illustrate how age is explicitly linked to failure for women. I display figures as solitary objects on plinths or hung on walls to create an intimate viewing experience, or as part of larger installations—interacting with paintings, collages and other related works to foster an immersive environment.