Description
Image: 16 x 20 inches (40.5 x 50.8 cm)
Framed Dimensions: 19.75 x 29 inches (50 x 70 cm)
Jelly Fish is 3 Dimensional on every level. Even the bubbles in the ocean are 3D and reflect into the background. Embellished with natural findings, this piece connects the viewer with nature in a palpable way – evoking emotion and a sense of calm. The dimension of this piece makes one feel like they are a deep-sea diver swimming in the deep.
The multiple layers of glass and/or high definition acrylic are individually painted and textured with numerous techniques to enable the artist to draw the viewer into the scene. The 3D characteristics of this piece of art set it apart – above and beyond what can be done with with a work of art on a single canvas, the multiple layers cast shadows that shift as the lighting in your room changes, or as you move to a different position to look at the art from another angle.
There is an intrigue to seeing a jelly fish floating in the ocean. They have a transparency that seems mysterious for a sea mammal. The gelatinous umbrella-shaped body with trailing tentacles seemingly float aimlessly. However, their locomotion is created by the pulsations of their body providing for highly effective intentional movements.
Their whimsical tentacles are armed with stinging cells that can capture prey and defend them against predators. As restful as it is to observe jelly fish swimming in the ocean, they are precious sea creatures and part of the eco-system worth protecting.
