"Mermaid Song" is an iconographic series of handmade clay plates
There are 21 different designs in the series of plates.
Like Mr. Elliot, "I have heard the mermaids singing...", and this series of work is what they said to me.
And yes, of course they are autobiographical.
Deal
"Marie would never understand men, the tail
Tasty
"Marie found her big salads tasty,
Love Line
"Marie's fin reader saw a long and rich life line
Remora
"Marie felt obliged to accommodate the Remora,
Support Group
"Life undersea could be bitter and harsh,
Fascination
"Marie knew her friends didn't approve or understand,
Herman
"The new leash law was annoying, but it did help
Dear Maybelline
"Marie dipped her pen in the squid ink
Merku
"Daily tidal pools
Compulsion
"Marie knew she didn't need anymore
Mystery
"Marie wondered if her new green eye shadows
Mysterious
"Marie wondered if her new green eye shadows
that depict a more realistic version of what a group of women living
in the ocean might find their lives to be.
It incorporates ideation and icononography of
marine biology,
the culture of women, and the myth and reality of
mermaids with a humorous and thoughtful perspective.
Each design is presented as an individually
hand-painted, signed, numbered, limited edition.
and the fins were ok, but he couldn't
deal with the claws."
but she still missed the
occassional 'rescued' sailor..."
but almost no love line at all."
but ahe still resented the intrusion."
but Marie always found comfort in her support group."
but she found her seaweed markings fascinating.."
Marie tell Herman from the others."
and began, "Dear Maybelline, About that waterproof mascara..."."
contains her curious pets
til each day's release
but she couldn't resist collecting just one more pearl."
could make her look mysterious, too."
could make her look mysterious, too."
A bas relief version of Mystery
