To the remarkable, courageous, and talented
Appalachian women
in these mountains
and
in my guild.
This stuff aint easy.
Down through the
ages
women folk
have held
a fabulous amount
of knowledge in their
heads, hearts and hands.
This piece is dedicated to you Frances, Bernie, Dede, Debbie, Mary, Chiwa, Barbara, Rita, Sandie, Mary, Irene, Kathleen, Cassie--all the women of the Southern Highland Craft Guild--
And to all the Sibyls in my life.
Arlene, Lauren, Lottie, Diann,
Ethel, Wendy, Becky, Jan,
Sally, Helen...
At your feet
I played.
From your wisdom & knowledge
I grew.
From your shoulders
I flew.
You spin
and weave
the thoughts
from
which
I
am.
This stone carving exists
because of all of you.
Thank you.
Stonecarver Collene Karcher July 14th 2016
Stone Crossing Lane
Bakersville North Carolina
we all want to fly
Appalachian Sibyl
georgia marble
lifesize
sculpture w/handcut trajan letters
yarn
birdhouse is functional
#10 in The Birdhouse Series


click to see back view
of sculpture
