The Swan

Artist: Penny Hall     Item:  Gallery 50, The Swan   Location:  My Private Collection

One day after cutting out a large number of pieces I was left with a strangely odd shape.  Bored with the same old shapes it seemed to call to me to mold it and see what would happen.  This was the result.

A friend of mine called it a swan and the name stuck.  The story of the ugly duckling that turns into the swan seemed to fit nicely.

A couple of years ago a gentleman offered me a handsome sum for this piece.  Without thinking I blurted out that it was not for sale.

Later I realized why.  The workmanship reflects the challenges I experienced with my sight.  It remains in my private collection as a reminder of how blessed I am to have restored my vision.