Hairy Marron - Sifting Sands

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Artwork Details

Medium Acrylic, Wood, Ready to hang
Dimensions 40cm (W) x 40cm (H) x 2cm (D)
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Artwork Description

This is an original artwork of an Australian Starfish that is Critically Endangered as the "Hairy Marron" with the scientific name of Cherax tenuimanus.

Title - Sifting Sands
Medium - Acrylic on Baltic Wood Panel
Size - 40cm x 40cm x 2cm / 15.75" x 15.75" x 0.75"
Painted - 2019

This is one of two species of crayfish in the South West known as Marron. These are a deep blue colour and are the largest freshwater crayfish species in the world. They are most active a few hours after sunset, longer around a new moon when the water temperature warms up.

This was part of a solo exhibition in which I painted twenty portraits of twenty Australian native animals that are disappearing - a tiny selection of the 10,000+ species worldwide that are extinct or facing extinction. To add accuracy and relevancy you will find a guide on the right hand panel of each of these artworks. The line indicates the size of the animal and a circle with capital letters alongside it will state is classification categorised by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

The painting comes sealed and ready to hang with d-rings and wire

Artist Bio

Alicia Rogerson is a regional artist and illustrator that lives in Bridgetown, Western Australia. She creates her artwork within her studio that sits on a hill beside a forest.

Inspired by nature, objects and collections of things, her artworks are bold and created to inspire others. Themes of her works often reflect dreams and her childhood with a focus on the natural world. Her journey started in 2007 under the alter ego “Ali J”. She tried several careers but kept returning to her creative world. One day she shared her art online and has since embraced every opportunity that has come her way.

Her artworks are created by hand using traditional materials such as acrylic paint or watercolours and then transformed digitally. She is skilled in painting, drawing, pastels, collage and printmaking. She has been involved in public artworks, workshops, presentations, mentoring and is an active member of numerous creative organisations.

Her client list is extensive including Sony/BMG, Dolly Magazine and Hachette. She loves to create artwork beyond a wall extending it onto CD’s, magazines, newspapers, homewares, products, and fabric. She is passionate about creating artwork to be enjoyed by the everyday person.

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Alicia's studio is in Bridgetown, WA