Intertidal Creek Nekton
Part field notes, part coastal portrait, Intertidal Creek Nekton is a richly layered charcoal drawing by Lowcountry artist Maggie Pelton. Inspired by biweekly sampling in an intertidal creek off Town Creek, the composition brings together marsh imagery, flowing water, and detailed renderings of the fish and critters encountered during fieldwork. Measurements, annotations, and observational notes become an integral part of the visual language, grounding the piece in both place and process.
What makes this work especially compelling is its physical construction. Pelton builds the drawing in layers, combining charcoal on paper with a translucent vellum overlay. The result is a subtle depth that mirrors the scientific act of observation itself—data and environment, structure and intuition, all existing simultaneously. The creek scene and species studies feel almost archival, as though lifted from a working field journal.
Sized at 18x24 inches, Intertidal Creek Nekton fits a standard frame, making it easy to present while still feeling substantial and immersive. The framed image shown is for illustrative purposes only, demonstrating how beautifully the work sits within a standard-size frame. Custom framing is always available through Gray Man Gallery for those who wish to tailor the presentation. This is a thoughtful, intellectually engaging coastal work that speaks equally to art lovers and those drawn to the rhythms of Lowcountry science and ecology.
What makes this work especially compelling is its physical construction. Pelton builds the drawing in layers, combining charcoal on paper with a translucent vellum overlay. The result is a subtle depth that mirrors the scientific act of observation itself—data and environment, structure and intuition, all existing simultaneously. The creek scene and species studies feel almost archival, as though lifted from a working field journal.
Sized at 18x24 inches, Intertidal Creek Nekton fits a standard frame, making it easy to present while still feeling substantial and immersive. The framed image shown is for illustrative purposes only, demonstrating how beautifully the work sits within a standard-size frame. Custom framing is always available through Gray Man Gallery for those who wish to tailor the presentation. This is a thoughtful, intellectually engaging coastal work that speaks equally to art lovers and those drawn to the rhythms of Lowcountry science and ecology.
Intertidal Creek Nekton
Sale price$600.00
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Intertidal Creek Nekton
Sale price$600.00