"Rosemary Feit Covey"

The Friends 2001 Torpedofactory Artist of the Year

May 8 - June 23 2002

Artist's Statement

Since childhood the desire to take an idea from mind to paper has been my primary passion. Every other life decision has been balanced against that driving need. In 25 years I have completed 304 prints, finding in the dark surface of the block a medium that mirrored my personal vision. During this period of intensive work, I have developed my own unique style, which continues to evolve, fusing modern elements with more traditional aspects of wood engraving. -Rosemary Feit Covey

Juror's Statement

Covey's prints captured my attention immediately for their technical mastery and powerful visual vocabulary. Her command of technique yields images of unwavering intensity and unflinching honesty. The scope of Covey's subject matter is equally impressive, for it ranges from universal themes to an extremely personal symbolism.

Deborah Gaston, Assistant Curator of Education at the National Museum of Women in the Arts