Two Mermaids
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Two Mermaids
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Upon this poplar stump two carved mermaids remain. A few years ago there were four. Now there are none. The tree stump and carvings have gone back to the soil. Over the years they have rotted. I am so fortunate to have captured these last two beautiful mermaids. Found along the Confederation Park walkway, Burlington, Ontario.
Bill Le Blanc is the sculptor. They are carved atop stumps of poplar trees which are common in the area. The sculptures only last 10 - 15 years old. Unfortunately it seems that no one has put even a wood preserver on them, but what's worse, vandals have kicked and hacked at them. Sometimes Bill comes back to repair what he can. Many of them have almost completely decayed. They grew from a seed into a poplar tree and when life seem finished for the poplar tree, Bill's vision arose from its stump and roots. Thank you Bill Le Blanc.
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Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery10/25/2020
Ontario Canada 10/25/2020
RED MAPLE GALLERY 10/31/2020
Best 30000 Artworks 10/30/2020
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October 25th, 2020
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Comments (5)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Maria Rodrigues for the feature in the RED MAPLE GALLERY group! Much appreciated.
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, Barbara, your amazing, photograph is FEATURED ART OF THE WEEK, in Ontario Canada, group, of Fine Art America!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Maria for the honour of FEATURED ART OF THE WEEK in the Ontario Canada Group! Very much appreciated.
Randy Rosenberger
I am happy to announce your artwork is being featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with great pleasure for me to show recognition to our active members of our family of friends and fine artists. Congratulations on your feature!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Randy Rosenberger for the feature in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group! Very much appreciated.
Douglas Fromm
A fine capture , and a heartfelt tribute to a deserving artist.! At least this visual memory survives to remind us of past beauty.....
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Douglas for your lovely comment! There have been a few times that I have returned to a place to reshoot a tree or building only to find it is totally gone! I'm glad that I was able to capture this sculpture before it disappeared.
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