Amy Cutler

by Lisa D. Freiman, Amy Cutler (Artist)

Amy Cutler's exquisitely detailed scenes of women, animals and hybrid beings engaged in otherworldly drama lure the viewer into an enigmatic realm populated by figures with elongated noses, tea-kettle heads or broomstick arms, some wearing altered hoop skirts. She takes inspiration from stories and images encountered in the media, and then mixes them up with Persian miniatures, army survival guides, nineteenth century illustrations, folktales and personal experiences. Her works, which include gouache on paper, paint on wood panel, and drawing, have been described as "snippets of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Hieronymus Bosch and Masterpiece Theatre ." Her scenarios are often funny and just as often uneasy--for instance, despite or because of the loving care they give, one group of her women subjects watch as their snowmen-companions melt away. This is the first book on the work of this young Brooklyn-based artist.

Genres: Art

104 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Alyssum · Rating 5 out of 5]

If only I could afford "Tiger Mending," sigh...

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small volume reproduces beautifully a number of works by Amy Cutler, an incredibly interesting artist. A short essay rounds it out, but just looking at the reproductions of paintings and drawings is enough.

[Lyn Spataro · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite artists!

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy crap, I love this artist.

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful illustrations. i love her whimsical work!