"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Reclaimed Materials Mantel Art

A classic nautical blessing, a version of which Herman Melville quoted in Moby Dick, is equally appropriate for land lubbers on their journey through life.  

Made entirely with recycled tin cans (mostly baked beans), recycled newspapers, bits of wire and reclaimed wood, this mantel diorama will remind you to keep on your current heading, wherever you may be at the moment. 

Sarah Jane Brown is a lifelong artist from North Northumberland, UK, just south of Scotland, with a long coast along the North Sea. As Sarah says, it's a place with big skies, big beaches and lots of space to create.  She describes herself as a Northern soul; she wears her heart on her sleeve.

A recipient of a then Princes Trust (now the King) grant many years ago, she has been fortunate to work as an artist for over 30 years. With inspiration from her backyard garden and miles-long walks through the country, her themes reflect whimsy and fun balanced with her love of silence and space. 

Measures 11 3/4" in length by 3/4" in width and 6.5" in height, weighing approximately 3 ounces. 'Ware the pointy edges on the wires! Not safe for children or clumsy adults. 

Made in the UK