About The Artist

Originally from South Florida, Meryl Pataky moved to San Francisco to attend the Academy of Art University. She fell in love with the tactile nature of sculpture and pursued her Bachelors degree in the major. The artist works in a wide range of materials such as precious metals, steel, paper, neon and organic or found objects. Meryl is attracted to materials and processes that provide their own resistance to her hand like welding, small metal and glass bending (neon). She explains, “These materials and processes remind me of the importance of patience, a trait I normally struggle with. During my process, I am forced to behave and react as if I were a different person. A successful outcome is very rewarding; it is proof that I can survive and?break through my limitations.? Meryl?s work focuses on a personal narrative and poses questions about the nature of existence.