Dianne Story-Cunningham

“There is joy and purpose in creating art others will enjoy. I find my thoughts often stray to the next pieces I plan to create, regardless of what I’m doing at the time. Every moment of every day brings new ideas that I can’t wait to express. Being an artist is a life enriching experience.

“Much to my surprise, I find abstract work meets my creative needs, and clay has become my medium of choice. I can express an idea with clay and give it a name that tells a story about the piece. Color can be used for dramatic effect and texture for interest. No two pieces are ever the same and I constantly develop new techniques as I work. All accidents turn into new designs. When things seem to go wrong I’ve got a new direction to follow.

“My current work grew out of an opportunity to be a featured artist at New Zone Gallery. I realized I had to be creative in finding an idea that was innovative, interesting and could be used to create a number of pieces. These
pieces are the result. I constantly come up with new ideas to implement in making them. I realize the names can tell a much larger story and I can use the pieces to express my approach to life. While I become attached to each piece, I love to see them go to their new homes. As each piece leaves my life, another arrives to be with me for a short while.

“All my proceeds from art sales (after gallery commissions) are donated to local social service agencies to assist vulnerable community members. I have donated to Shelter Care, Womenspace, Ophelia’s Place, Food for Lane County and other agencies. There is tremendous satisfaction in creating art and using the proceeds to help others have better lives.”

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One in the Same ~ 40 x 18 x 6 ~ Totem Shriver ~ #115

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5 thoughts on “Dianne Story-Cunningham

  1. Kitty Speranza

    We bought a couple of Dianne’s pieces because they really spoke to us about reminding ourselves to live the life we want to live. We received a lovely “thank you” note from Dianne telling us what she does with the proceeds from her art. What a special person she must be and we thank her for contributing to our joy every day! Thank you Dianne and keep going!

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    1. Freed Gallery Post author

      Thank you so much for taking the time to share, we will be sure to pass it along to Dianne. She is a joy to be around and it is amazing to see how she spreads that joy through her art!

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  2. Michael Stuart Lucas

    We purchased Diane’s “She Lived Alone in the house at the end of the road” while we were in LC this last August. I placed it on the wall in one of my dental hygiene operatories to get patient’s comments about naming the ceramic work. A lot of llques

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    1. Freed Gallery Post author

      Hello Michael,
      We are happy you and your clients are enjoying the delightful work of Diane Story-Cunningham.
      Recently we have received more of her creative sculptures. Please be sure to stop by and
      view them at your convenience.

      Kind regards,
      Michele

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    2. Dianne Story Cunningham

      Thanks so much for purchasing my art. I was a dental hygienist and loved going to work each day. I love to hear my artwork is supervising in the operatory.
      Dianne Story Cunningham

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