The Mermaid Fountain is a photograph by Claudia O'Brien which was uploaded on March 3rd, 2017.
The Mermaid Fountain
A public art sculptural fountain in bustling downtown Sarasota, Florida, is being restored to complement its location in Pineapple Park. Extensive... more
Title
The Mermaid Fountain
Artist
Claudia O'Brien
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A public art sculptural fountain in bustling downtown Sarasota, Florida, is being restored to complement its location in Pineapple Park. Extensive high rise construction in the area has resulted in delays to the project. I photographed the fountain in late February, 2017. I digitally added a black background behind the fountain in order to mitigate visual confusion so viewers can appreciate its many details. The water feature sculpture, titled: "Aria di Figlia Muta" (translated: "Song of the Silent Daughter") by artist Nancy Goodheart Matthews, was installed in the early 2000s, following its panel completions many years earlier. The date on the right side of the mermaid panel is 1993. Note: The park area that includes the fountain has recently been sold to a developer who has accepted responsibility for long-term maintenance of the park, including the sculpture and its water feature operations.
Beginning in March, 2017, The Mermaid Fountain has been featured in a number of FAA/Pixel groups, including:
• Artists Cards
• Fine Art Greeting Cards
• Mannequins, Dolls, Sculptures I
• Images That Excite you
• Florida Scenic Photography
• Strictly Neon
• USA Photographers only
• Created by Southern Artists
• Out of the Ordinary
Uploaded
March 3rd, 2017
