Artist. Utilzing discarded matchboxes, kite fragments, crossword puzzles, and scraps of paper she found in her world travels, she made collages representing life experiences and social justice. Her art depicted the cultures she experienced during her extensive travels in Europe, Asia, and India. Her best known works included "The Night Room" which was a tribute to her mother who died of breast cancer, "Pillar of Warmth" made of interwoven blankets, and "A Series of Miscellaneous Connections" a series made from car parts, neckties and other items contributed by her friends. Scharff died of ovarian cancer at age 52,
Artist. Utilzing discarded matchboxes, kite fragments, crossword puzzles, and scraps of paper she found in her world travels, she made collages representing life experiences and social justice. Her art depicted the cultures she experienced during her extensive travels in Europe, Asia, and India. Her best known works included "The Night Room" which was a tribute to her mother who died of breast cancer, "Pillar of Warmth" made of interwoven blankets, and "A Series of Miscellaneous Connections" a series made from car parts, neckties and other items contributed by her friends. Scharff died of ovarian cancer at age 52,
Bio by: Carole McCaig
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