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4: CIRQUE DE SOLEIL PELICAN
Sponsor: Patina
Artist: Nancy Fleming
About the Pelican: The pelican to me represents a life truly in balance. One part humorous, at first glance a pelican does not appear to be structurally in proportion for either efficiency or effectiveness. However, when you watch a pelican fly and skim the waves, there is both a grace and precision one rarely sees. Pelicans appear to be docile, just sitting about - until they are out for a meal - then it is all efficiency. Pelicans seem to be comfortable with themselves, yet gather together and fly formation like squadron planes. I feel pelicans combine the traits of humor, precision, an ability to be part of a whole. A calm quiet grace, a simple beauty with just enough surprise - a separate peace. I wanted my Pelican to represent the traits I feel are instrinsic to the Pelican bird and also feature aspects of Fairhope. The Pelican is balancing on a point - or pyramid of metal, then a metal sphere. It is made up of mixed media, consisting of paint, Fairhope finds - glass, wood, beads, ceramic and mosaic glass tile.
About The Artist: Nancy lives and works in Fairhope as owner of the fine arts gallery, Patina. She has traveled extensively, living and working as an archaeologist in Greece and Turkey. She has also lived and studied fine art in Florence, Rome, Paris and the Hague. One of Nancy's most enjoyable experiences was living and teaching English at an orphanage in Cheinay, India. As an artist, Nancy is both a sculptor and a painter. She has won juried competitions at the University of Virginia and at various shows in Virginia and North Carolina. Her works have been exhibited at the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope.
About The Sponsor: Patina Gallery showcases an eclectic blend of fine art by some of the best local, regional and international artists of note working in various mediums. Nancy Fleming, the owner of Patina and herself an artist, comes from a family with deep roots in the artistic community as artists, educators and patrons. Therein, she recognizes the inextricable linkage between access to the arts and its vital role in development of community and individual artistic appreciation. Patina's owners have a long standing commitment to community involvement and support of the arts and education, including directed scholarships. Patina is proud to be part of the Art Takes Flight program which encourages the best partnership of public and private sectors.
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