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Phyllis Thelen

San Rafael, CA

My work encourages us to think differently about our relationship to nature. Inspired by the materials I find in the forests and on the beach, I used them to tell stories of imaginary journeys and quiet retreats. As I worked with these organic materials, I discovered that nature herself is our first artist, offering models of beauty, shape, proportion, texture and design.



My recent work addresses contemporary political and ecological issues. I show what happens when man interferes with nature. This work sends a message and a warning, asking us to pay attention before we destroy what we most value.

My Artwork

Finny Fish

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#72 Monumental Miniature

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Planet Earth Screwed - Ocean Polluted

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