Description
# 7 Garden Queen
Size: 29” Height and 14” Width
H = from base to ear tip
W = from left side, tail to right side
Artist: Bryn Freeman
Sponsor: Dr. Michael & Kari Sanders
Artist Inspiration:
This design was inspired by an Egyptian sculpture Brynn saw at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC in the late 1980’s. It is a small statuette of a hippopotamus called “William” and decorated in patterns of marsh plants under a blue-green glaze. Patterns based in nature have also resonated with Brynn and she wanted to incorporate them into this piece. For “Garden Queen” she wanted to have her camouflaged in leaves, but also decorated in gold (as all cats should be).
Artist Bio:
Bryn Freeman is a native of Baltimore and grew up in a creative household surrounded by artists. Her love of art and photography was nurtured by her parents and teachers alike. Bryn went on to graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2004 with a BFA in Graphic Design. She moved to Colorado in 2016 to spend more time outdoors and be closer to nature. Bryn works as a graphic designer and illustrator and lives with her partner, Ed and their two cats, Bun & Gamma.
Artist Website: www.brynfreeman.net
Online Bidding:
We are offering online bidding for the Painted Cats, Flat Cats, Clay Cats and the Paper Cats from May 13th through September 13th. Online bidding will close on September 13th.
Bidding will resume at the Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner & Auction on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Pinehurst Country Club from 5-8pm.
Please note: If you are unable to attend the Gala Dinner be sure to set your maximum bid online by September 13th and we will serve as your proxy bidder during the event.
Winning bidders are responsible for all shipping costs.
The Painted Cat will be shipped through UPS. Delivery signature and insurance will be required. The cost for insurance will be based on the winning bid amount.
Shipping could cost up to $500. If you would like an estimated shipping quote based on your zip code and selected cat, please email Heather Allen for assistance: hallen@catcaresociety.org
All cats will be available for pick up at the Gala Dinner & Auction on September 16, 2017. Cats that need to be shipped will be shipped on September 18, 2017.