Andrea Maginnis | "Copper Head" | Assemblage

This beautiful one-of-a-kind Assemblage Art piece was created by Newburyport's Andrea Maginnis and is a compelling and visually vibrant combination of antique, found, and reimagined components.

Titled "Copper Head" this wood and metal fish is comprised of reimagined vintage found items -End of a wood paddle, metal iron rest, Victorian curtain tie backs, knitting needles, buttons and beads. Approximate size: 19” x 10”

Backed with hanging mounts and signed by artist.

Artist Statement
As an assemblage artist, I work primarily with vintage objects that once had a life, a purpose, and now seem forgotten. My process is intuitive, guided by the materials themselves. I might find an iron rest that suggest a fish head or a wooden tool might echo a whale. These accidental resemblances spark the beginnings of my pieces. I love working with my hands and exploring how different materials work together to form a new figure. I aim to offer these cast-off items a second life. I hope to reveal the hidden character and charm in the broken or overlooked, creating sculptural pieces that feel both playful and/or beautiful.