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Review
By Mary Beth Martin
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
The Flint Hill Public House is presenting an exciting exhibit of Maggi Morris Pearcy’s wildlife sculptures in their upstairs gallery from May 3 to 26. The public is invited to the catered opening on May 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The pieces for the show are carved out of alabaster, walnut and cherry and one is cast in bronze. An alabaster cougar reclining with her cub is an excellent example of Morris’ work. The cougar’s curved tail and bent paw suggest movement, alertness and poise. Her Snowy Owl looks startled, head turned and one wing raised. This piece is even more dramatic under lights than in natural lighting. It is a life-size piece carved in a beautiful piece of white and gray alabaster. Another engaging life-size sculpture is a bear cub carved in intricately grained walnut.
Her wildlife sculptures have the quality of interacting with the viewer by gazing back as if they were unexpectedly discovered in their natural habitat. By sculpting the animals in motion she captures their wildness and spirit. A common theme in Morris’ work is a mother with her young and her style is characterized by curves imparting softness to the hard stone.
Morris is a sculptor who deserves to be called dedicated
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