Mixed Media Cods

Item Description

Title & Artist:  "Fiesta Fish" – by Ursina Amsler

Medium & Size:  Acrylic paint, aluminum tooling foil, glass mirrors, Sharpie pens, and metal nails on wood.  21 7/8" L x 8 5/8" H x 3/4" D.  For indoor display only.*

* Note: This cod should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Artist Statement:  This Cod is inspired by Mexican tin art designs and motifs. The metal foil is double-embossed and colored using permanent pens. The mirrors and designs evoke images of Mexican "milagros," small charms thought to bring good luck or health. "Fiesta Fish" is sure to spice up your home's decor—just add some chips and salsa and a nice margarita!

Artist Biography:  Ursina Amsler is an award-winning art teacher and artist originally from Marblehead. She is currently a resident of Salem, MA, and is an art teacher at Masconomet Regional School in Boxford, MA. Ursina is a past recipient of the Massachusetts Arts Education Association "Outstanding Arts Educator" Award and a past "Apple Award" winner (Beverly Hills Unified School District in California).

Ursina literally grew up with the Festival! Attending events and exhibits throughout her youth are highlights of a happy childhood spent growing up in Marblehead. She was awarded the Festival's Art Scholarship when she graduated from Marblehead High School and has since served on the Festival's Scholarship Committee. Ursina has also served as a Festival volunteer and as a judge in the Crafts exhibit, and over the years has received more than 20 Festival awards in multiple exhibits, including two "Best of Show" awards in Crafts and Sculpture. Ursina is proud to have been asked to participate in this unique and historic fundraiser.

Hosting Business:  "Fiesta Fish" is on display at Mud Puddle Toys, 1 Pleasant St., Marblehead, MA.

Item Special Note

Pick-up of purchased cods will be on Wednesday evening, July 5. 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.

Click here to see the other decorated cods up for bid in our Cods of a Different Color online auction!

To learn more about the Marblehead Festival of Arts, visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.
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