The Judge, Clay, Marsha Davis, 1990."This piece is called The Judge, one of many of my mom's sculptures completed in the 90's. This was a gift to my husband Michael in honour of our marriage almost five years ago. My mother had an extraordinary passion for many art mediums throughout her adult life. She first started with charcoals and then progressed to oils in the early years. But I think she found her niche in sculpting. She started in the late 80's during her retirement era in south Florida. She took classes at the community centre and spent her time sculpting in a quiet corner of her bedroom. The Judge is a well known family treasure that now adorns a corner in our dining room. This piece, which may be a he or a she, welcomes guests to our dining room and sits quietly while many conversations ensue. This treasure, like so many now displayed throughout her children's homes, reminds us of a woman who loved art, life and most of all her kinder. To her daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends they are masterpieces - just like her."
-As told to The MOMMA by Sandy Kronick, Ottawa
