For December’s Art Hop, we will be hosting artist Maryann Wohlwend. Here is what Maryann says about her work:

“On Christmas morning, the year I was 8, I was delighted by the gift of all gifts, a copy of MacMillan’s Illustrated Children’s Dictionary. That pretty much sums up my life & work… Still captivated by the wonder of words & pictures, I sculpt & shape classic children’s book illustrations into 3D shadowbox creations: {Whimsical Worlds}.

With surgical instruments, I define & draw out details (much like my skill as a discerning counselor), to delight the inner child. A single phrase, specific scene, or certain character takes the stage in its shadowbox. I carefully consider collages of mixed materials for each work: from 3D modeled character cameos cut from cardstock & layered over torn texts, to found objects & props constructed from book pages layered upon fabulous fabric backdrops. Each piece in the collections can stand alone, or be combined with any other, or all, to create a community of dreamlike wonder for the child in all of us.”

Second Friday Art Hops are Hudson’s very own Art Walk. Artist studios and galleries in Hudson have teamed up with local businesses to host a regular monthly event for art lovers in the area. For more information, visit hudsonarthop.com.