RJ O'Brien Saints Pelican Sculpture
This mixed-media assemblage sculpture by Covington, Louisiana artist RJ O'Brien depicts a pelican in a bold black-and-gold color scheme inspired by New Orleans football tradition. Constructed from repurposed found materials, the piece features a metallic trophy cup, a hand-lettered dish displaying "SAINTS", a stylized beak accented with brass-tone studs, and an eye assembly made from layered decorative tins and hardware. A fabric ribbon tied in a fleur-de-lis pattern finishes the base.
Background Note
Assemblage art creates three-dimensional compositions by combining disparate, repurposed objects and everyday hardware into cohesive sculptural forms. Popularized during the mid-20th century by artists seeking to transform discarded items, the genre relies on imaginative recontextualization and thematic storytelling. Regional Southern folk art frequently integrates found objects with local cultural iconography such as the Louisiana brown pelican and the fleur-de-lis.
Features:
- 23 long by 14 deep by 18 high
- Made by local artisans
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