Anna Mae Candlesticks
These AnnaMae candlesticks were created from sculptures hand-carved by the artist in 2003 for AnnaMae Restaurant in Biloxi Mississippi at the Beau Rivage Resort Hotel. They were re-imagined as candlesticks and presented to his wife on her birthday.
AnnaMae was a Japanese-American restaurant. The restaurant drowned in Hurricane Katrina.
The design has a myriad of intertwined inspiration: the serendipity of the Japanese homonym "anime"; the curly willow trees that the artist learned, on a trip to Japan, symbolize grace and femininity; the heartbreaker "Little Anna Mae" from a Mississippi Muddy Waters blues song; the artist’s mother, mother-in-law and first born daughter all share the middle name Mae.
PROCESS + MATERIALS
Hand carved maple sculptures were cast in a variety of recycled bronze and copper alloys. The castings were polished. Some have been bathed in elixirs and flames for patina. Made in Chicago.
DIMENSIONS
H 13.5 in. x Dm 2 in.
H 34.29 cm x Dm 5.08 cm
VARIATIONS
Available in pairs or sets.
Available in red bronze, white bronze and copper in a variety of finishes: brushed, polished, with or without patina.
Please inquire for options currently available.
DATE OF DESIGN/MANUFACTURE
2003/2018
CREDITS
Photos of the sets of sit candlesticks were created by Tom Rossiter.
Doug Snower shot the AnnaMae restaurant.
The Oak Street Gallery shot is by Ms. Archer.
The watercolor painting is the artist's portrait of AnnaMae.