Untitled Utility Box
This design represents the cycle of how the alewife spawn from the ocean into the fresh waters. It shows the phytoplankton that they eat while in the ocean. Once they transition to fresh water and spawn, the eggs turn into guppies. Once they die off, the heron birds feed off them. All in all, the fish are important to our ecosystem, and this piece is an interpretation of that importance.
About the Artist:
Shaena is a freelance artist who has been drawing and painting since age 15, along with digital artwork. She also does Native American beadwork as a hobby. She is a mother of five, showing her children they can pursue their passion no matter their age or interest.
About The Avenue Concept:
The Avenue Concept (TAC) launched its Utility Box Program to create an entry point for emerging and established artists to be part of a larger installation. TAC uses storytelling media to promote artists and build community around their stories through video, professional photography, digital design, social media, and press.