Mural - SeaLife Cubbies - A collaboration with Abby
Wentworth - 2008
A resident of Alaska since 1976, Sandy spent 12 of those early
years in the Inupiaq village of Selawik before moving to Seward. Her work
reflects experiences in those communities and their extraordinary natural
environments. Woodcarving, a skill developed during her time in Alaska, is her
primary medium of work.
Now known for her relief
carving, work done mainly with chisel and mallet, she explores themes varying
from realistic to abstract. Using a variety of woods, her carvings
accentuate rich textures, using the natural characteristics of the wood. Sandy
has several large artworks in a variety of locations within the state,
commissioned under the Alaskan Percent for Art Programs, and the Federal
Percent for Art Program. Her work is included in collections at the Anchorage
Museum of History and Art, the Alaska State Council of the Arts- Art Bank,
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska USA Credit Union, NANA Corporation-
Nullagvik Hotel, as well as, several private collections.
