Cod

Item Description

"Starry Waters" by Erin Hegarty

Medium: Acrylic, Metal

Size: 19" x 8"

Artist Statement:

This minimalist cod represents Piscis Austrinus, a constellation that predates Pisces and was said by Ptolemy to be drinking starry water from the urn of Aquarius. The evolution of this piece involved additional paint colors and myriad materials including braided rope, marine line, reclaimed fabrics, dried leaves and giant pinecones (scales!) However, in trying to depict Piscis, Erin realized that the beauty of what constellations have telegraphed to watchers through the centuries is the imagination of their shapes and stories. In that spirit - and the drive for simplicity and minimalism in her own design aesthetic - she reverted to the most basic and natural impression of the constellation. In a sky full of stars lie a million characters and stories, unique to every star gazer!

Artist Biography:

Erin is founder and managing partner of the creative design and digital marketing firm, Fresh. A lover of all things arts and crafts since childhood - coloring on walls (and newly painted kitchen cabinets), participating in a gallery show for oil paintings in New York City at age 10, and taking painting and drawing classes through college - Erin loves to find time for personal, quirky art projects that combine her love for drawing and painting with her work delivering simple and clean user experiences. She is thrilled to be creating her first cod for the Festival of Arts.

Artist Website:

Hosting Business: "Starry Waters" is on display on display at Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA
www.marbleheadarts.org

Item Special Note

Pick-up of purchased cods will be July 9 from 12-3, July 10 from 3-6, and July 11 from 3-6 at Sagan Harborside Sothebys 1 Essex St, Marblehead. 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.

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