Rona Pondick: Sculpting the Fragmented Self Rona Pondick (born April 18, 1952) is an American sculptor whose work explores themes of metamorphosis and psychological complexity through meticulously crafted hybrid forms—often incorporating casts of her own body alongside historical artifacts. Her artistic journey began in Brooklyn, New York, where she honed her skills at Yale University School of Art, earning her MFA in 1977 and forging a partnership with fellow artist Robert Feintuch that continues to inspire her creative vision. Pondick’s approach distinguishes itself by prioritizing metapho…