Focused Ambition /May 9, 2014 by Carole Feuerman

by Kelsey Zalimeni

Carole Feuerman's 'Hannah' goes off the beaten path of the other resin swimmers, preferring athletic competition over leisurely floating. Adorned with an 'Olympic Cascade Aquatics' swim cap and a purple-strapped suit, the sculpture bears a solemn countenance of focused ambition.

'Hannah', 2014Oil on Resin, 12 x 14 x 11 inches, Collection of the artist — **'Hannah'**, 2014
Oil on Resin, 12 x 14 x 11 inches, Collection of the artist

This sculpture's purpose is not simply to look beautiful or stand as a muse. 'Hannah' embodies dedication and preparation, athletic prowess and power. The figure emulates qualities much like her creator, a tenacious woman aiming straight for the top of her game. Consider 'Hannah' as ode to anyone with the grit and focus of an olympic competitor, regardless of their occupation.

Carole A. Feuerman is recognized as one of the world’s most renowned hyperrealist sculptors. Her prolific career spans four decades. She sculpts and paints monumental, life-size, and miniature works in bronze, resin and marble. She is best known for her large outdoor painted bronze figurative pieces with water themes. She resides in New York and Florida, with studios in Manhattan and Jersey City. In 2011, she founded the Carole A. Feuerman Sculpture Foundation.