Nellie Asuncion Ralat

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Sculpture by Ralat
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I am a "people watcher". Growing up in New York City as I rode the subway and buses, I watched. I took note of the lines and angles in faces. I observed expressions, movements, and gestures. I was always fascinated, never tiring of the subject matter. I continued to be fascinated by the human animal- the only mammal that elevates life experiences in the form of the arts. 

On reflection- I consider this the beginning of my informal training. My formal training in the arts consists of a few drawing classes in junior college and two beginner pottery classes at a local arts and recreational studio. I continue learning by doing.

My fascination with homo- sapiens is reflected in much of my work. It is the subject matter in my sculptural work and is sometimes seen in my pottery pieces.                

I am in the company of all the artists throughout the ages, who watched and observed and found the subject matter of “people” worthy to be elevated in the form of the arts.