Peggy Reilly
A native of California, Peggy sets out to capture your imagination while creating awareness of our ocean planet. Her background in photography and fine art, she is currently working in the ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku. Developed by the Samurai Warriors to cultivate the balance between mind and body, Gyotaku is believed to date to the Tokugawa Era (1600-1868). Gyotaku, pronounced as (gee-o- TAH-koo) literally translates as fish rubbing. Gyo = fish, taku = rubbing. A means to record the underwater world, many creatures and sea life can be transformed into vibrant works of art.
Each original work is signed by the artist with a Hanko (small red stamp) and the artist’s signature, to bestow, good luck and good fortune by the artist. Peggy uses mixed media, and eco friendly papers with a variety of sea creatures native; and not so native to the California coast. Her unique sense of style is reflected through her bold use of color and texture unique to this art form.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, receiving a BA in Liberal Arts, Peggy’s love of exotic cultures often takes her to off the beaten path. Her current work is reflective of the move towards using materials that are sustainable and eco friendly.
Each original work is signed by the artist with a Hanko (small red stamp) and the artist’s signature, to bestow, good luck and good fortune by the artist. Peggy uses mixed media, and eco friendly papers with a variety of sea creatures native; and not so native to the California coast. Her unique sense of style is reflected through her bold use of color and texture unique to this art form.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, receiving a BA in Liberal Arts, Peggy’s love of exotic cultures often takes her to off the beaten path. Her current work is reflective of the move towards using materials that are sustainable and eco friendly.