March 30 -
May 17 2026
In the exhibition Tasting Water, artist Carol Marie Vossler utilizes sculpture and pulp-painting to metaphorically address water pollution within the Lake Champlain Basin. Through handmade paper sculptures and pulp paintings, her project explores the intricate challenges facing the Lake Champlain Basin.
Her approach centers on sustainable art practices, transforming cotton rags, garden remnants, and invasive plants collected from local lakes into meaningful works. Inspired by Dr. Curt Stager’s Still Waters, Vossler draws from his blend of scientific knowledge and lyrical narrative, which evokes powerful imagery and deepens her understanding of the unseen dynamics within lake environments.
Art offers a uniquely intuitive path to connect with nature, forging relationships that transcend data. Merging creative expression with climate science, united by ecological perspective and future-oriented thinking creates a narrative that captures the essence of the Lake Champlain watershed.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.
Artist's Statement
Environmental issues like habitat loss and pollution in my watershed motivate my art. My practice which uses handmade cotton rag, low-fire ceramics, and found objects are used to highlight climate change concerns. These materials are transformed into pulp-paintings (two-dimensional work, created by pouring liquid pulp into a frame submerged in water), mixed-media sculptures and sheets of paper made out of organic garden waste. Turning plant material into pulp and then into paper is a powerful metaphor for change and new beginnings. This concept inspires how I create art, guiding both my sculptural work and my papermaking projects. My artwork has been exhibited in multiple indoor and outdoor settings for audience engagement. My aspiration is that it encourages people to connect with others to discuss, truly listen, and work together to find solutions that benefit both nature and society.
Professional Experience: Owner of Lunar Horizons LLC,
2020- Present: Organize and manage workshops, both domestically and internationally, in the disciplines of papermaking, printmaking, and ceramics for participants of all ages.
- Lake Placid Center for Arts, View in Old Forge,
- Adirondack Lake Center Arts in Blue Mountain Lake,
- Kirkland Art Center in Clinton, NY,
- The Thousand Island Art Center in Clayton, NY,
- The Wild Center in Tupper Lake,
- Tampa University
- Plattsburgh State University
- Pauli Studio, Hamburg Germany, VAC Clarington, Ontario Canada, The Centro Municipal de las Artes, Mazatlán Mexico.
2000-2020 Founder of BluSeed Studios & Director Emeritus
2004-2017: Instructor of Studio Arts at North Country Community College
1999-2004: SUNY Plattsburgh, Adjunct Instructor, Studio Arts
EDUCATION
- 1995: Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Sculpture, Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY Cum laude graduate
- 1990 Bachelor of Arts, Studio Arts SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh, NY Cum laude graduate
- 1981: Associate of Applied Science, Forestry Paul Smith's College - Paul Smiths, NY
Continuing Education & Professional Development: 2018-25: Art Integration Specialist Certification: The Paper Year with Helen Hiebert, Master Papermaking Class with Helen Hiebert, World Paper, Peace Paper Project, Drew Mattot
Relevant Exhibitions
- Tahawus Gallery & Cultural Center, “The Pages Between Us” Ausable Forks
- Blending Perspectives: Solo Exhibition at Adirondack Center for the Arts
- Handmade: Solo exhibition at The Station, Onchiota, NY
- The Fence Exhibition: Capital Arts Center, Troy, NY
- La Locura del Plástico: Museo Naval del Caribe, Cartagena, Colombia
- Disappearing Winter: Lake Placid Center for the Arts
- Atmospheric Noise, Vorwerkstift, Hamburg Germany,
- Plastic Madness, San Jose City College Gallery, San Jose, CA
Collections
- SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY
- Paul Smiths College, Paul Smiths NY
- St Pauli Paper, Hamburg Germany
- Peggy & Richard Greenfield Collection
- Centro Municipal de las Artes, Mazatlán Mexico
Grants & Awards
- 2025 State Community Regrant: Independent artist award
- 2025 State Community Regrant Arts & Ed award
- 2022 NYSATA Region 5 Art Teacher of The Year
Notable Art Residency
- St Pauli Paper: Hamburg Germany, with Master Papermaker Drew Matott; co-taught “The History of Paper” & Paper from around the World”
- University of Tampa, Tampa Fl, visiting artist with Professor Kendra Furup
- Beaversprite Nature Reserve, Dolgeville, NY - art & science integration
- View Center for Arts & Culture, Old Forge, NY- 8 day visiting artist residency
- Brushton-Moira Central School Visiting Artist
Volunteer:
- Tri-Lakes Humane Society
- Saranac Lake Women's Scholarship Club
- NY Region 5 New York Art Teachers Association (NYSATA)
A companion piece to this exhibit are special soundscapes created by Donald Paulson, retired teacher and long-time professional colleague and friend of Carol Marie Vossler. The works Carol is presenting profoundly reminds us of our need to care for life-giving water.
Don's interest in sound creation and music production are life-long passions. Like many creatives driven back into studios during the COVID crisis, he took that chance to discover new tools and techniques. In his case, exploring new ways to craft sound and build soundscapes.
His self-imposed exile freed him to experiment with Ableton Live music software. He discovered amazing sound and synthesis tools and now uses them to make expressive, ambient soundscapes.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an exhibitor, please contact us for more information about our Exhibitor Package. Coldwell Banker Whitbeck prides itself on supporting local art and artists in the High Peaks area and we are always happy to help established and emerging artists showcase their works!
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