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Organic Aquatic: Clay, Glass, Metal and Canvas Art ...for the Indigenous Sea Enthusiast
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Cindy SchafhirtClay, Glass and Canvas Artist Formal Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Southern Mississippi, HRTM Currently Resides: Mississippi Gulf Coast Makana Art:
Galleries, Organizations,
Shows and Publications Cindy was born on the island of Maui, of hapa (half) Portuguese-Hawaiian decent and spent many days playing on the Lahaina shores along side her fisherman grandfather. The Hawaiian and sea life influences are extremely evident in her work. Her blue and green volcanic glazed clay sculptures give you the feel of deep sea-life, adorned with sea turtles, palm trees, crabs and many other aquatic creatures. Her jewelry is also sea inspired with hints of oyster shells, clay and glass. Although her art influences stream back to Hawaiian shores, Cindy has had the fortunate opportunity to live in Southern California exploring the pacific shores...with their crashing waves...along Newport and Huntington Beach. Cindy believes that coastal art is an extremely important cultural aspect for all communities. "Coastal Art" was most definitely evident when she moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are numerous communities (Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Pass Christian, Pascagoula to name a few) that celebrate renowned artists such as Walter Inglis Anderson, Peter Anderson and George Ohr. In Cindy's own words, "this coast has everything I need... art, beauty and southern soul." Cindy has called the beautiful Gulf Coast home since 1988, living in Biloxi with her family and immensely enjoying the coastal waters, tropical weather and warm hospitality of her many "southern" friends.
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