Wendy Kaplan Friend
- simakerspace
- Aug 1, 2024
- 2 min read
Member Highlight for August
Tell us about yourself
Wendy Kaplan Friend has been an artist for more than 40 years. Her creative and innovative works have been exhibited in galleries and in private collections. She has taught graphic design and has worked as a consultant in fine arts museums in New York and Los Angeles. Ms. Kaplan Friend holds an MA in Museum Education from the Bank Street College of Education in New York and a Multi Media Certification from UCLA.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?
I began as a stone carver 35 years ago and took up welding about 20 years later. Welding is a very different approach to working and creating than stone carving. In stone carving, you subtract from the subject. In welding, you form the metal and add to the material. I wanted to explore this process.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I am inspired by the varied art venues at Makerspace NYC. The artists share their visions and energy and I love to collaborate with so many talented people. The positive energy at Makerspace NYC is amazing, invigorating and inspiring.
Do you have any upcoming projects you can tell us about?
I am working on a series of sneakers welded from stainless steel. I am exploring the idea of the sneakers in states of distress and incorporating paint combinations and techniques.
HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT MAKERSPACE?
Through a fellow artist who highly recommended the studio.
Anything else you would like to include?
The staff is thoroughly professional and steeped in the intricacies of the equipment in the studio. They are always willing to help the artists, sharing their vast knowledge and experience.
What is your favorite tool at Makerspace?
My favorite tools at Makerspace are the circle maker and the induction forge.
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