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Blue Fossil Shell, Single Sea Shell Fossil on a Deep Brown Toned Background

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About

The simplicity of "Blue Fossil Shell" is deceptive. Upon further look, the viewer sees the faint shadow cast onto the reflective surface of the table along with the delicate surface of the multifaceted fossil shell. The rich, dense colors of the background add to the meditative quality of this painting. This artwork is framed in a black wooden frame measuring H 13.25 x W 18 inches. Helen Oh Blue Fossil Shell oil on panel Measures: 10 H x 14.75 W in Helen Oh, b. 1962, Seoul, Korea For several years I have been painting seashells, both contemporary and fossilized specimens, some of which are millions of years old. That their designs are virtually unchanged from ancient times to the present points to the perfection of their forms and their incredible adaptability. These sea creatures live a mysterious existence, and after death, provide a vital service to humankind by transforming millions of their discarded shells to calcium carbonate, a key ingredient of concrete. Through these imageries, I hope to connect my audience to nature and issues of marine ecology. To enhance the design of these intricate forms, I painted from direct observation of them, set up before my easel. Helen Oh is a visual artist. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she studied painting at the School of Visual Arts, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students League. She holds a BFA in Art and Design from Columbia College Chicago and an MFA in Communication Design from Harrington College of Design. Helen has taught studio art courses at New York Academy of Art and the Linos School of Art in Umbria, Italy. Currently, she is an adjunct instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. Courses she has taught include Painting Materials and Methods (oil and water media), History of Painting Techniques, Human Anatomy, Perspective, Drawing, 2D and 3D Design, and Color Theory and Application. The artist has received two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. Her work has been exhibited at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Terra Museum of American Art, the National Academy Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art. Helen's work is in the collections of Columbia University and the Americas Society in Manhattan. Her artworks have been featured in New American Paintings # 29, Art Scene Chicago 2000, House Beautiful, American Artist magazine, and International Artist magazine.

Details

Creator
Helen Oh (Artist)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in. (25.4 cm)Width: 14.75 in. (37.47 cm)Depth: 1.5 in. (3.81 cm)
Style
Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques
Hand-PaintedPaint
Place of Origin
United States
Period
2010-
Date of Manufacture
2019
Production Type
New & Custom(One of a Kind)
Condition
Seller Location
Chicago, IL
Reference Number
Seller: HOH0061stDibs: LU4511115605322
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