Although she was accepted and recognized by her peers during her era of production, the male-dominated canon of art and design has unjustifiably neglected Elaine Katzer’s unique contribution to sculpture. Working in California, and other areas of South Western United States, Katzer reinterpreted and refashioned the totem pole and the sculpted fountain. Her oeuvre is characterized by a consistent natural palette of earth tones. Both her domestically proportioned sculptures and outdoor installations allude to earlier civilizations such as prehistoric carved stone tools. There has been a recent revived interest and respect for her work, such as public projects and installations on the West Coast. Individual, domestically proportioned works are extremely rare and coveted.
