In Western
New York 2000

WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION

Unless otherwise noted, dimensions are given in inches, with centimeters following in parentheses. Height precedes width and depth. All works are courtesy of the artist.

* denotes work illustrated

SHARON McCONNELL

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1960

Studied at Utah State University,
Logan
BFA, 1985

Alfred University, New York
MS, 1986

The School of the Art Institute of
Chicago, Illinois
MFA, 1992

Lives in Belmont, New York

* Hurricane, from the series "Natural
Disasters," 1997
gut, thread, and aluminum
96 x 48 x 252 (240 x 102 x 630)

Heirloom, 1998
gut, thread, zipper, and etched glass
57 x 27 x 1 (144.8 x 68.6 x 2.5)

Velocity, from the series
"Natural Disasters," 1999
five hand-held fans:
Sigh, Moan, Whistle, Howl, Scream
gut, embroidery thread, and armature
dimensions vary

Sharon McConnell, detail of Hurricane

Sharon McConnell, Hurricanefrom the series "Natural Disasters," 1997

Cover Forward Introduction Allen Beebe Chen Conrad Hannigan Hirsch
Marks McConnell Schirm Von Voetsch Credits