Becky Eiker

Bronze Sculpture

Biography
 
Becky's Professional career began as an art teacher. Her interest in pottery led to the establishment of her own studio in 1975. The clay provided a natural transition into sculpture. Her earliest works were the product of a life drawing group in Helena, MT. The clay figures shared kiln space with the pottery, and soon began to appear on the shelves at her semi-annual studio shows. In 1990, she began casting much of her work in bronze.

    A Native of Valley City, North Dakota, Becky's childhood memories are the basis for many of her subjects. Growing up in a small town and spending time on her grandparents' farm instilled many of the simple pleasures that appear in her work. Her nostalgic and sensitive subjects can best described as Americana with a feminine touch, capturing moments of everyday life.  Children are a favorite subject for Becky. From quiet, introspective  moods to reckless enthusiasm, she captures the moment with her trademark of flowing motion. her figures seem to move before the viewer's eyes.

  My parents always encouraged me in my creative endeavors, and I spent my formative years without a television in the house, another thing that I didn't appreciate at the time.  We had to make our own entertainment.  I was interested in drawing and painting at an early age, and was fortunate to have a few elementary teachers who were willing to take the time to include the arts in their curriculum.  Art was not offered in high school but I helped build floats, paint posters, and decorate the hallowed halls for Christmas and other celebrations.  I feel very lucky to have an encouraging and supportive husband, Bill, who has been a great "wind beneath my wings."