"Fishing Around"

Lobster ramblings…………
When this beautiful sculpture of a lobster came into my studio, I found it a real challenge to devise a meaningful way to paint it. Accustomed as I am to working on a 2-dimensional surface, this 3-D form called for a different creative approach. Considering words associated with 'lobster', I settled on the concept of a 'lobster pot', which triggered the idea of painting it as a piece of colorful decorative pottery. Using the pottery of Italy and Portugal as inspiration, and in keeping with Gloucester's fishing tradition, I began by making studies of nautical images. A compass rose, a fishermen's wheel, life rings, an anchor, and sailboats are all incorporated into my design. In addition, cod fish, flounder, whales, whimsical seahorses, and carp blowing bubbles are among the images I painted repeatedly in layers around the form. Thus was created: "Fishing Around" by Marilyn Swift.

© 2004 -painted with durable lettering enamel

Sponsors: Schlichte, Johnstone & Henry, Frontiero Law Office, P.C.

Artist: Marilyn Swift

Summer 2004 Location: Now located at location #20, Gloucester Police Station, 179 Main Street, Gloucester

Lobster # 26

Winning Bid Amount $3,600.00