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Artist Spotlight
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Ben Sivells |
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Name: Ben Sivells
City: Coconut Grove
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia
Artistic Medium: Shell Collages/Mosaics
How did you get started?
In the winter of 1980, I was in Cape Hatteras walking the beach with a
friend. We started to collect shells and I soon realized these were the most
beautiful shells I have ever seen. I was so attracted to the colors in the
shells; I was inspired to create my first seashell collage. I have been
collecting shells and creating shell collages/mosaics ever since.
Who or what are your influences?
All people influence my work. Every time I create a piece, it is an
exciting challenge to see how everyone will respond to my creativity. Just to
see the faces react to my work is a significant influence on future work.
What inspires your work?
The greater power than I know of myself inspires me.
How does Miami/South Florida influence your work?
The tropical atmosphere in South Florida is magical and encourages/inspires
my creativity. Just enjoying this beautiful environment and being near the
ocean is an influence on my work.
How would you describe your work?
My work is original one-of-a-kind shell collages/mosaics.
What has been the most unusual reaction to your work from the public?
In all of my 27 years of creating shell collages, the most common reaction
has always been “Wow.” Yet, I did have one individual who told me they did not
like my work because shells were bad luck.
What would you like to achieve as an artist?
I would like to be recognized around the world for my artistic creativity
and contributions.
Upcoming shows:
Surfside Arts Festival, March 24 and 25, 95th
Street from Collins Avenue to Abbott Avenue
Tara Steak & Lobster House
1430 SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale. Presented by Tara’s Steak &
Lobster House and ArtServe.
Opening
reception,
Monday, April 9, 5-8 p.m., exhibition
runs March 28 through April 25.
info@tarasteakandlobsterhouse.com.
954-765-6202.
“Eagles Soar...A Tribute to
Liberty” the Air and Sea, Florida Landscape Exhibition, at ArtServe, 1350 E.
Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. One of eight artists selected to embellish
a fiberglass eagle replica of a clay eagle created by George Gadson for the
McDonald's Air and Sea Show in Fort Lauderdale on May 5 and 6. The Eagles will
be exhibited at ArtServe April 23 to May 18.
Where is your work available?
My work can be seen on my website
theartofcrustaceans.com,
eBay and
yessey.com.
My work can also be seen in my home gallery by appointment. You may contact me
directly at 305-519-4484 or my business manager, Eileen Broyles at 954-801-6878,
to schedule an appointment or with any questions you may have about my work.
If you are an artist and would like to be a part of Artist
Spotlight, contact Mary Damiano at
StarrWriter2000@aol.com
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