European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 20, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The Arthman. Emotions out of trash by de Reavis staff writer Hildren we know have an instinct Tor the genuine the unique and above All for the magical. Visitors to the exhibit by american artist Sandra. Baker finn at the International Airport in Frankfurt Germany Are not surprised to hear that pupils from the a Depa rom e n t of defense dependents schools elementary and Middle school in Pir Masens Germany were held in Awe by the works by american artist when they saw them two years ago. Quot the children were wonderful 1�?� Baker finn recalled. Quot i was showing in a local Bank and their teacher brought them there. They questioned me about my technique and did an Art project for their school along the same lines As my show. Every one of those children wrote me a letter of. Appreciation for being Able to see the show and talk to . The Art of Baker finn is currently on display at the Christmas Market in terminal b of the Frankfurt Airport. Her work almost defies description because it transcends several artistic genres. Quot i would t know what to Call it except that i be begun to create a world of figures she said. She transforms the junk and trash of civilization into something Rich and familiar. A a Quot i will find something say a discarded bicycle tire and it will Tell me what i can do with it a transform it into a Serpent for example Quot she said. Other objects she uses include Bells hinges and steel Springs which she uses in figures or mobiles made of steel wire Wood modelling Clay and papier mache. The result is a very allegorical Art that puts the viewer in an introspective thoughtful state of mind. Her figures and mobiles express he Ryan moods and passions achievements and shortcomings. Her animals symbolize human desires or translates the seasons of the year into figurative expression formally Baker finn uses the Objet trouv6 or Quot found objects Quot method of the surrealists and dadaist at the beginning of our Century. The difference Between those movements and Baker finn s Art is that while they were protests against the Art establishment hers is a kind of Sandra Baker finn who demands perfection in her Art makes an adjustment to one of her figures archaeological exploration of the human soul. It s not Only an expression of her own grief and anguish but also a Celebration of Joy and individualism that seems to be disappearing from a confused world. The Centrepiece of the Airport exhibition is a grand circus peopled with her figures. Quot my figures have varying origins possess varying talents and very special temperaments and individual characteristics. They move in the circus ring which represents the world. The figures symbolize Hopes desires troubles and Joy. They Are expression of the human experience. Quot i discovered these figures somewhat by Chance. I was making a doll for the child of Friend. In the end i began creating a world of figures for myself and i found that certain figures demanded the existence of others. That s Why certain special figures Are not for Sale. I d be Selling the soul of the world i be created. I need them to for  each of the artist s works a such As this lifelike Clown a has its own temperament and character. Born in Richmond va., Baker finn finished her Art studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1967. She moved to Germany in the Early 1970s. Her talents include other Art venues such As sketching painting and. Photography and she is also a fashion Model. Quot yes i do the runway Type of shows and it pays quiet Well and also gives me time to work at Art. Quot there Are things i want to express that demand a specific Media a either a drawing or photography. I switch backhand Forth As i fee the object or mood that i want to depict  Baker finn called it a great stroke of fuck to have met German clothes designer Martina Waltner Quot she saw my figures and said they demanded . She s quiet a Genius. Fortunately we both live in the same town of Dreilich just outside of Frankfurt Art critics write that Baker finn s Art celebrates the Roi of the individual and her own role in life which is something she worries about in the face of the perils of the modern world. Quot the chernobyl catastrophe has made a deep impression upon me Quot she said sitting in an Airport cafe. Quot i m certain we Only know part of the truth about How great a tragedy that was and still is. Quot but the idea of the impending catastrophe has also spurred me on to finish the world i was creating with the figures. It became very important to me personally to try to Complete this work of . Perhaps it is that striving by Baker finn which is so humanistic in its Core that especially attracted the children in Pir Masens and which draws thousands of viewers w to virtually Stop in their tracks before passing her exhibit in the Airport. The Airport Christmas Marvet is in the gain Ery of term naj 0, and is open 10 . To 6 p m. Daily through sunday. Three figures Fly through the air in a creation titled teamwork a amps photos by Ken George 28 the stars and stripes monday december 20, 1993