Harry McDaniel Sculptor "The fellowship grant will support my work on a sculptural series entitled "American Artifacts." The series resembles an exhibit in a natural history museum, but the artifacts refer to contemporary American beliefs and values. The fellowship will cover my living expenses, studio overhead, and project costs for about five months allowing me to be immersed in my work without the usual financial pressures. I anticipate completing ten new pieces during that period." Harry McDaniel studied ecology at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC and human ecology at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME. He works full time in his studio and lives in Asheville, NC. Photo: "Fetishes" 1992 Fetishes such as these can be found throughout America. They are believed to contain powers which can go into people's bodies to conclude periods of illness. The Americans perceive illness as a condition in which tiny, invisible creatures from the air invade their bodies and take control. They believe that the powers of the fetishes go into their bodies and battle the tiny creatures, which must be killed for health to be regained. These fetishes are regarded as the givers of health. Return to the NC Artist Grant Award Recipients for 1998-99
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