Sharon Nowlan, a talented artist hailing from Pictou, Nova Scotia, has mastered the art of transforming humble pebbles into captivating works of beauty. Her unique creations blend the simplicity of nature with the complexity of human emotions. Each piece begins with a handful of treasures — smooth rocks collected from beaches.
These pebbles, shaped by time and tides, become the canvas for Nowlan’s imagination. With meticulous care, she arranges them, creating scenes that evoke memories, emotions, and the passage of time. Whether it’s a grandmother cradling a child or a solitary figure gazing at the horizon, Nowlan’s pebble art captures the essence of life’s quiet moments.
I often attempt to capture the wind with my pebbles. The wind in a skirt, in the branches of a tree, the sails of a sailboat, petals falling from a daisy, kites flying high over head, laundry hanging on a line. The wind carries our memories and gently sends us reminders with every breath or mighty blow we feel on our faces.
Sharon Nowlan
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