Nancy Koenigsberg

"I am exploring the contradiction between the strength and durability of metal elements and the delicacy created by weaving or knotting these elements together. "

To create her work, Nancy Koenigsberg begins with narrow-gauge strands of copper or steel, then weaves or knots the wire into rectangular sheets of open mesh. She then manipulates or combines these airy metal sheets into shapes that project or flow into three-dimensional space.

Each work of art has its own character. In some pieces, the crossing wires form neat lattices, and in others, the wires tangle or loop together. Sometimes, metal sheets are joined together to create larger sculptures, and other times, they are folded and gathered to make smaller works. Some pieces are embellished with beads or foil.

While in high school, Koenigsberg studied sculpture with Rafael Sabatini at Tyler School of Art, and in college, she studied painting with Richard Lahey at Corcoran School of Art. Further studies include New School of Social Work with Gayle Wimmer and summer programs at Skidmore College with Lewis Knauss. She also worked with Jason Pollen and Sheila Hicks and completed years of self-taught study.