Silverside
Cool winter light and quiet movement define Silverside, an original acrylic and charcoal work by Lowcountry artist Maggie Pelton. Against a soft, clear blue ground inspired by North Inlet in winter, a school of silversides drifts across the surface—simple, resilient, and perfectly adapted to the season. The composition feels spare yet purposeful, echoing the stillness of colder months along the marsh.
Pelton’s background in coastal ecology informs both subject and storytelling. During winter sampling efforts at North Inlet, silversides often become the most frequently encountered fish, their hardiness allowing them to endure changing conditions when other species retreat. Rendered with crisp charcoal lines and layered acrylic texture, these fish feel both studied and expressive, blending scientific observation with painterly intuition.
Painted on a 10 x 10 board with fully finished edges, Silverside is effectively gallery wrapped and ready to hang without framing. The painted sides allow it to float cleanly on the wall, though custom framing is always available through Gray Man Gallery for those who prefer it. A thoughtful, contemporary coastal piece that brings a quiet sense of place—and season—into any space.
Pelton’s background in coastal ecology informs both subject and storytelling. During winter sampling efforts at North Inlet, silversides often become the most frequently encountered fish, their hardiness allowing them to endure changing conditions when other species retreat. Rendered with crisp charcoal lines and layered acrylic texture, these fish feel both studied and expressive, blending scientific observation with painterly intuition.
Painted on a 10 x 10 board with fully finished edges, Silverside is effectively gallery wrapped and ready to hang without framing. The painted sides allow it to float cleanly on the wall, though custom framing is always available through Gray Man Gallery for those who prefer it. A thoughtful, contemporary coastal piece that brings a quiet sense of place—and season—into any space.
Silverside
Sale price$200.00
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Silverside
Sale price$200.00