Marblehead Festival of Arts – Festival of Cod
Auction Ends: Jul 4, 2018 11:00 PM EDT

Art

Do My Eyes Decieve Me? by Emma Oliver

Item Number
159
Estimated Value
350 USD
Sold
60 USD to am1959cc9
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

Title & Artist: “Do My Eyes Deceive Me?” - by Emma Oliver

Medium & Size: Acrylic and alpaca yarn; 19" x 8"

Artist Statement: Do My Eyes Deceive Me? is an amusing piece that celebrates the playful nature of fine art. The materials, fine yarn, connect to the home, comfort, and familiarity, all of which are values noted throughout the Marblehead community. Using bright colors, this piece is sure to spark conversation and have people get up and walk around.

Artist Biography: Emma Oliver is a Marblehead native, recently graduating from Alfred University’s school of art and design with her BFA. She concentrates in fiber art, specifically knit and crochet and a special strength in illusion knitting: a difficult technique that produces optical illusions through fiber. With her completed degree, she hopes to continue her art career, experience many art residencies and teach.

Value: $350

Hosting Business: “Do My Eyes Deceive Me?” is on display at Marblehead Knits, 152 Washington St., Marblehead, MA

Item Special Note

Pick-up of purchased cods will be on Thursday 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.