Bones By Susan j Schrader

"Bones" by Susan j Schrader

Medium: wood/acrylic/nail/silver thread/aluminum

Size: 19" x 8"

Artist Statement:

I had fun making my cod "Bones" this year! I thought I would do something a little different and show off the bones of the fish. I used a variety of materials that would add different textures to the piece. I hope you like it! Let me know what you think!

Artist Biography:

I am a Visual Artist and Book Illustrator living in Marblehead, Massachusetts USA. I received a BFA ('93) at Queen's University, in Canada and a MFA ('96) at Illinois State University, USA where I studied drawing, printmaking, painting and art history. I have shown my work throughout Canada and the USA and my work is in numerous private collections. I have worked as a printmaker's assistant, and enjoyed various drawing, printmaking and painting teaching opportunities over the years. My passion remains in my studio where I am able to create my own paintings, works on paper, wall sculptures and ceramics. Currently I am working on a new series of drawings and paintings on canvas and paper. My work contains whimsical pen and ink drawings that focus on these fanciful creatures in a city-like landscape that are rich in color, full of creative patterns and bizarre movements. My recent series is focused on abstracted human figures that float and dance about on the surface of the canvas. Raising our two boys and dog as well as soaking up the culture and art during several extensive family trips has added fuel to my creative fire. These trips to India, South Africa, Australia, Hawaii, Florence and Namibia for example, have given me much inspiration! Throughout each adventure there was so much to take in and absorb. Each country had different colors, sounds, smells and energy. These tactile memories are now bubbling up within me and finding their way onto the surface of the canvas. Each of my figures have their own story to tell. The viewer is part of this storytelling because we bring our own stories and our own history to the painting. What is your story? How would you draw it? Now that our boys are older, I have found a renewed energy and focus within myself. This rejuvenated creative drive is reflected throughout my drawings and paintings. Thank you for taking the time to view my Art. It truly is a pleasure to share my work with you!

Artist Website: susanjschrader.com

Hosting Business: "Bones" is on display at Mahri, 156 Washington St, Marblehead, MA

Pick-up of purchased cods will be July 9-14 at MacRea's Goods, 108 Washington St, Marblehead during normal store hours. The winning bidder will receive a notification email with information on pick-up time and location.

If winning bidder requires shipping, winner's credit card will be charged a separate $24.95 fee to cover USPS ground and handling. Shipping is available within the U.S. only and must be requested within 7 days after receipt of the notification email.

Any cod purchased via "Buy Now" will remain on display at the hosting business through the end of the auction, and will be available for pick-up as detailed in the winning bidder notification email.

If winning bidder has not picked up cod (or provided shipping address) within 30 days after the close of the auction, cod will become the property of Marblehead Festival of Arts, Inc.