I am an Ocean Elephant Artwork

In “I am an ocean elephant” I wanted to restore life to the elephant. I wanted to remind people everywhere that elephants are more than their tusks, that like us, they are creatures who think, feel, play, love, live. When we see an elephant as alive, and deserving of life, it makes it harder for someone to kill.   By sharing and communicating, values can be changed. I realized a deeper understanding of the plight of the elephant via sharing a conversation with a friend. I decided to continue that conversation with this artwork so that others too can join in and understand more themselves. To help with this I made some deliberate artistic choices. I chose beads where the reflected color changed as you moved and as the light hit different areas of the bead. This enables the elephant to move and change and live in front of you.  I constructed the elephant to look young to remind us that these animals have the potential for a long life, a life that is often cut short. Finally, I placed the elephant in water, a place of enjoyment, relaxation, fun and living, for them and for ourselves. By showing what we share, we can allow these creatures to keep their identity, their sense of self and perhaps their lives. Original Design and Artwork by Kate Claringbould Dimensions without Frame: 20 inches x 16 inches x 1/2 inches Dimensions with Frame: 23 1/2 inches x 19 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches Frame: Black frame. Matting and mounting: Artwork is secured inside frame using framing points. A dust jacket is provided on the back. Artwork: Created using Apoxie Sculpt, Miyuki glass beads, and a piece of glass. Sealed with polyurethane. Hanging Weight: 7.2lbs

Mixed Media:Beading on Glass

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:19.5 W x 23.5 H x 1.5 D in

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