The persistence and laser focus Renata Berdes possesses in pursuit of her artistic outcomes is indomitable. She continually pursues her themes, or "obsessions" as she calls them, with voracity and intention.
"I really like the art because you can see everything through art."
Her sculptural works viewed collectively suggest the assemblage of a new space that plays with scale and permanence. Individually her sculptures are imbued with the magic of what is possible; first there was nothing, and now by Berdes' hands and imagination the object exists. Found objects are unified through an intimate connection with the sense of touch that manifests in rich textures.
"I got plexiglass for the door because I can see through it. I can see stuff in there. I really like what I made. I was using some string for that water. I like that box that you gave me. It was a good idea, using that box."
Berdes delivers with confidence and honesty, engaging viewers through her own vulnerability. She invites us to see the world from her viewpoint and delights us with her reinterpretation of what is.
"I want to do it because I am capable. I want to do art."
Berdes' artwork has been exhibited at the Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin, and is in the permanent collection at the University of Wisconsin" Waisman Foundation. Her artwork is included in Arts of Life's 20 year anniversary limited edition Platinum Print Collection.