Coming out of one's shell
© Susan Dorothea White
Coming out of one's shell 1999bronze, brown patina
17 x 14 x 13 cm; 2.75 kg
Cast of 12, plus one artist’s proof
Artist's Statement:
The figure emerging from the shell was inspired by my granddaughter Imogen, who grew up near the sea. The size of the hands and feet is exaggerated to challenge the cultural convention of depicting females with small hands and tiny feet.