Ophelia

Ophelia

Maxine Sheaffer

Highly Commended

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Title
Ophelia
Artist
Maxine Sheaffer
Medium
Mixed Media / Other
Artwork Size (cm)
91cm x 122cm

Price
£1500

About the piece:
Adored and revered, only to be eventually betrayed by her lover, Shakespeare’s Ophelia drowns alone and powerless due to a world controlled by others. The iconic polar bear is treasured by all and yet abandoned to climate change caused by those who have professed their love. Created with acrylic and spray paint on both sides of upcycled engineered glass. Any untouched surface appears glossy and wet, revealing the depths underneath. Light touching the paint casts shadows that are accentuated on the reverse side of the painting, giving an illusion that the polar bear and bubbles are moving before you.

Please note this artwork is in the USA. If you are interested in purchasing this piece and you live outside of the USA please contact DSWF prior to purchase to discuss shipping costs (+44 1483 272323 / [email protected]).

At least 50% of the proceeds from this sale will support the charitable work of David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) and our ground-based conservation partners across Africa and Asia.