Owls have always drawn my curiosity and attention.  They are like children of the forest….big eyed, they seem to have the wide eyed innocence of a child, yet their ability to mysteriously swivel their heads while sitting so still, make them seem all seeing.  Every indigenous culture has some symbolism attached to these birds.  In the Southwest, the owl is associated with one’s own soul in the Hispanic culture, and various Native American cultures see them as important liaisons to the spirit world. 

In Greek mythology, the owl sat on Athena’s blind side, enabling her to see whole truths.  So Owls represented knowledge, feminine intuition, and seeing beyond deceit, masks and the superficial.

Edition of 50 
Price: $900
Dimensions:
3"H x 7"W x 1.5"D
Weight: 1.5 lb.

Please send us an email at star@staryorkstudio.com to determine availability.

The creation of fetishes, effigies, and talismans goes back to the earliest evidence of mankind. The compulsion to make aesthetic objects displays the creative spark that distinguished Homo sapiens form Neanderthals; it is a unique providence of the human mind. First expressed in stone carvings and cave wall paintings from the Paleolithic Period, it has continued throughout the centuries and across all cultures. When mankind is in tune with the natural environment, he is acutely aware of the strengths inherent in other species in order to learn useful survival skills . . . such as the bear for finding healing herbs, the coyote for clever prowess, the deer for evasive tactics. By creating their likeness, the recreation becomes the physical embodiment for the particular characteristic the animal symbolizes for the maker. And, as every creature has it’s unique qualities, so have other elements such as stone, feather and bone, which when added to the fetish increases it’s significance. The object then has become the recipient vessel of the energy given it, spiritual liaison for the bearer, containing the energy. This magic spark can then be called upon when needed, whether it be courage, fortitude, clarity in vision or healing powers. As an extension of this most primal understanding that goes back to the very roots of our being, I feel that all objects of art contain an energy endowed by it’s maker. It is this very mystery I wished to explore in this body of work, and encourage viewers to contemplate. It is partly influenced by those contemporary artists who have reminded me of these mysterious corners of my mind, but mostly by the ancients whose brilliance fascinates and inspires me above all, and on whose shoulders we all stand.

Photo credit Wendy McEahern

In this series I've tried to focus on individual personalities that I believe can be glimpsed best in moments of relaxed repose. Most often humans today experience wildlife at a distance and on the move. Animals, whether domesticated or wild, have a character as individual as humans, and sometimes reflect this character in their facial or body expressions. The capturing of a tell tale gesture or glance is what I find rewarding in these works.

Photo Credit Wendy McEahern

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions:
1.5"H x 3.5"W x 2.25"D
Weight: 1 lb.

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions:
1.5"H x 3.5"W x 2.5"D
Weight: 1 lb.

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions:
2.5"H x 3.75"W x 3"D
Weight: 1 lb.

 In this series I've tried to focus on individual personalities that I believe can be glimpsed best in moments of relaxed repose. Most often humans today experience wildlife at a distance and on the move. Animals, whether domesticated or wild, have a character as individual as humans, and sometimes reflect this character in their facial or body expressions. The capturing of a tell tale gesture or glance is what I find rewarding in these works.

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions: 
3.5"H x 4"W x 3"D
Weight: 1 lb.

Photo credit: Underexposed

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions:
4"H x 5"W x 1.75"D
Weight: .5 lb.

Edition of 50
Price: $1,200
Dimensions:
3.5"H x 5"W x 3"D 
Weight: 1.5 lbs.

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions:
1.5"H x 3.5"W x 2.5"D
Weight: 1 lb.

Photo credit Wendy McEahern

Artist may reproduce as needed for self promotional purposes. Any third party use with photographers permission only. Photo credit must accompany all use.

Seated Fairy II, Seated Fairy IV, Seated Fairy VI, Fairy Tale on Belly, Fairy on Belly  

Edition of 50
Price: $900
Dimensions:
4.5"H x 3.75"W x 1.5"D
Weight: .5 lb.

The "Mares at Play" series is of Rock Art inspired ponies that reflect the playful possibilities as if these equines materialized off their rock walls into three dimensions. They relate to one another in delightful expressive reactions. Each can be purchased separately.

Photo credit Wendy McEahern

Unlimited Edition / Sterling Silver 
Price: $3,000
Dimensions:
3"H x 3.5"W x 2"D
Weight: 1 lb.

Artist may reproduce as needed. All usage must appear with photo credit. Any third party use with photographers permission only.

Photo credit Wendy McEahern

Edition of 50   
Price for Set: $4,200
Individual: $900 each

Alert, Stretch, Roll, Itch (not pictured) "Prance"
Dimensions:
Varies by horse   2.5" - 4.5"H / 3.75" - 4.5"W / 1" - 2.5"D 
Weight: .5 lb. each

The "Mares at Play" series is of Rock Art inspired ponies that reflect the playful possibilities as if these equines materialized off their rock walls into three dimensions. They relate to one another in delightful expressive reactions.

Photo credit Wendy McEahern

Edition of 50
Price: $1,300
Dimensions:
9.5"H x 6"W x 2"D
Weight: 2 lbs.

Please send us an email at star@staryorkstudio.com to determine availability.

Edition of 50
Price: $1,600
Dimensions:
6"H x 8"W x 2"D
Weight: 2 lbs.

Please send us an email at star@staryorkstudio.com to determine availability.

Star York may reproduce as needed for advertising, web and self promotion, for an unlimited time period. All use must be accompanied by photo credit © 2009 Wendy McEahern Photography. Third party use by permission of Wendy McEahern ONLY and subject to licensing fees. ALL OTHER RIGHTS RESERVED

Unlimited Edition / Sterling Silver 
Price: $2,500
Dimensions:
3.5"H x 4.5"W x 2"D   (approx.)
Weight: 1 lb.

Horse Charm Bracelet also pictured