"Mermaid of Marblehead" - by Emma Oliver
Item Number: 21
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Title & Artist: "Mermaid of Marblehead" – by Emma Oliver
Medium & Size: Acrylic and sequins on wood. 21 7/8" L x 8 5/8" H x 3/4" D. For indoor display only.
Artist Statement: Mermaid of Marblehead intends to capture the playful side of nautical art of the North Shore. Mermaids have mystified sailors and citizens for centuries and will continue to do so for years to come, making this piece absolutely timeless. The use of bright colors and sequins is whimsical and adds a wonderful piece to a collection of wonderful fish.
Artist Biography: Emma Oliver is a young artist growing up in Marblehead. She is a student at Alfred University in upstate New York, working on her BFA in Art and Education. She plans to return to her home state to teach because she misses the ocean while in upstate New York. Her primary mediums are clay, paper craft, and fiber arts, but she loves any type of sculpture.
Hosting Business: "Mermaid of Marblehead" is on display at Wit and Whimsy Children's Books, 60 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA.
Special Instructions
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