When I was a little boy in Switzerland, maybe 5 or 6 years old, my dad took me to visit the studio of a well known local artist. Her name was Ursula Schneider (no relation), and I remember being impressed and excited after meeting her. She was a ceramic artist and her studio was called RABIUSLA. A couple of months ago, over 40 years after that studio visit, I suddenly got the urge to follow up and learn more. I found Ursula’s daughter, also named Ursula, on the web and reached out. She was very nice and recommended that I talk to her brother Andreas. He turned out to be charming and funny, and he told me the fascinating story behind RABIUSLA. I wrote it down along with images of the work: RABIUSLA.
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3 replies on “A childhood memory, revisited”
Hi Toni –
That is such an interesting story.Thanks for sending it. I think of you and the kids often. This is such a strange time in all our lives. I know one has to live in the present and look to the future, but I truly miss the days on Green Street and all that went with them. I wish you all a good holiday and a healthy New Year. Say hi to the kids for me. All the best, Linda
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Hi Toni, Wonderful story! And how amazing is it that Ursula taught at Cooper Union where Sophie went to school…. Full circle. Take care!
What a great story Toni!