Shoppolis Islands Art and Objects of Art Aspect

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Shoppolis Islands

Objects of Art

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My name is Leon Saint Johns, and I am a local artist on SI. I have had the pleasure of producing all types of art pieces, and have been well received by my fellow citizens. It is my honor to speak to you now about the art aspect of SI. Shoppolis Islands is a rather arty place since most people collect some type of art and exhibit examples in their homes, outside their homes, in their businesses, in front of their business and in some instances, on their person. Perhaps, it is the tropical world that brings out the creative side of our citizens or their heritages, but SI has a bustling art business. Some of it actually takes place in other countries with sales between parties occurring as investment and profit-taking, and some of it going to homes in businesses around the world owned and/or operated by SI citizens. SI has a number of art galleries, a number of noted artists who gravitate to Loveladies, and many new, blossoming artists of all ages. The oldest practicing artist on SI is Benjamin Cranbury, formerly of Wiesbaden, Germany. He is 99 years old and is working on a commemorative piece for his 100th birthday, which is March 15, 2004. It is a small fresco that will be added to the wall of the SI headquarters building in Shoppolis City where a number of murals, hangings and other art forms adorn the structure. Hanna Vales of Big Nose, is noted for her seascapes; Thomas Kearny, a sculptor, is well-known in our society for his statue of Eddie Conserve, one of SI's most endearing singers from the 1940s.

One of the most famous pieces of art on SI is the "Kissing Squirrels" jewelry box, a magnificent work in pewter and oak. The piece was made from galley ware from the Prize Mary, our first ship. The oak was taken from parts of the ship when she was dismantled where Kitt is now. Alan Page Gates, an original able seaman aboard the ship had taken ill in his small shop. He had no wife at the time, and was alone. During his illness, Margaret Stiles Blaine Shopp, wife of Captain Everett Shopp tended to him and, in his opinion, "saved my life." For this, he made the Kissing Squirrels jewelry box for her. Over time, Gates became one of SI's most noted maker of jewelry cases and music boxes. It now resides at Evenlee in the master suite on her dresser.

Teddy Boniface and Tracy Yamaguchi deserve immense thanks for compiling the list of artists presented below. Both of these current art students working as apprentices for Sanford Twilly, SI's leading historian on art around the world. Since the list mentions countries, we were informed that only a few nations are represented, namely, British, French, American, Dutch, German, Austrian, Belgian, Finnish, Canadian, Czech, Columbian and others. The list will be continually updated with other countries included in the near future. For now, enjoy the list and celebrate the accomplishments of these artists.