“Cutter” In the Artist’s words: “Cutter” as he has become known to me and my family, was an inspiration of corporate segway. Not knowing which squirrel I would have the privilege of working on. I generalized what the possibilities could be depending on the client’s wishes. With the understanding of the company’s image to represent common household usage, simplicity was a basic. The new knife the “Santuku” was my choice to represent Cutco. Not only did it look good with Cutter, but I also liked the way it felt in my hands-not to mention the performance it actually obtains in reality. Everything falls together with the placement of the acorn at his feet. After all, what else would a squirrel need a knife for? Originally I had become interested in doing one of these for the experience and curiosity of how they were done-an artistic challenge-but then I realized what they were for. Children are our future-like it or not. In a world of war, hate and economic questionability of security, having a place for children to call theirs is a perfect addition to any community. So many times the children are overlooked and forgotten. Hopefully by “paying it forward” this museum will become an inspiration to our young citizens, giving them hope, imagination and dreams. Thank you for letting me be part of this wonderful event. Bio: Nora L. Wilson-Wheeler majored in Art in school under the direction of Chet Swier at Cuba Central School and Graphic Arts at BOCES under Ray Jordan.. She obtained an AOS Degree from Olean Business Institute. Nora worked at Allegany Printing Company in Bolivar for fourteen years before it's closing. She has also published different stories, poems and compilations of local family heritage. Nora also enjoys photography and is especially fond of holidays. Nora starts baking cookies at Thanksgiving, and doesn’t stop until the freezer is full. She then dons her Mrs. Claus outfit and delivers the cookies and cards to a local hospital and adult living or nursing homes. Nora has four children, Thomas, Timothy, Andrew and Daytona. She lives in Bolivar, NY with her last child and husband, Barry.
Artist: Nora L. Wilson-Wheeler
Sponsor: Alcas Corporation