Shannon Hennessey
[email protected] shannonhennessey.wordpress.com (206) 371-6407 Shannon is a marine ecologist. Her illustrations attempt to capture elements of marine life that are not always readily seen. She believes the complexity found in nature will always surpass what we can imagine, and only by looking closely and patiently can we truly begin to comprehend it. Zostera marina plate
Pen & Ink 11" x 17" I found an eelgrass seedling in a sample I was processing for a scientific study, which was a lucky find. I was able to collect various othereelgrass parts after processing as references for this piece. The fact that these plants were used for both science and art makes them especially important to me, linking two aspects of my life and allowing them to be repurposed in a useful and visually pleasing way. |
Fascination rooted in curiosity and incessant observation
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