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Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid

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Description

In my recreation of the mermaid, she is shown with text from the She Sells Sea Shells rhyme which is inspired by the Victorian-era fossil hunter named Mary Anning. As a pioneering paleontologist, Anning was responsible for the discovery of several categories of animals. However because she was a woman, she received little credit for her achievements and many of her discoveries were attributed to men. The names of women like Mary Anning, who succeeded in the face of adversity, remain largely uncelebrated in popular culture; hence, the rhyme sits behind the subject’s head or the mermaid, out of sight. Meanwhile, the hyper-sexualized image of a mermaid remains highly visible to the girl in popular culture, upfront and center. 


'Little Mermaid'

Oil & acrylic painting on canvas,

67cm x 67cm.

Framed in raw timber and ready to hang.

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Returns & Refunds

I want you to love your artwork. If you don't love it, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. Just return your artwork in its original condition and original packaging within 14 days for a refund or exchange. Return postage is at the cost of the buyer. Please contact me via email to initiate a return.

Reviews

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It’s a beautifully crafted painting with depth and meaning that, quite frankly, gets me every time I look at it." - Sheena

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"Leah’s work resonates with me on every level - I always make sure to check in on her Instagram, and to see her exhibits in person! Leah framed and hand-delivered the piece to me, and it is hung centrally in my home, so I can look at it all the time. It prompts plenty of conversation with house guests." - Serena

About the Artist

Leah Mariani’s art practive explores the portrayal of womanhood in popular culture. Her figurative artworks touch on the themes of identity and gender. She is an award winning artist who works out of her home studio in Melbourne, Australia.

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  • "Leah framed and hand delivered the piece to me, and it is hung centrally in my home, so I can look at it all the time."

    - SERENA

  • "I own two of Leah’s pieces that I absolutely cherish. Leah was also amazing to deal with and delivery was super quick."

    - BIANCA

  • "Leah made the buying so easy and delivered it to my house herself. It is a beautiful and magical piece."

    - PRERANA