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Wire Sculpture "Samantha" commission 1 of 1 by Derek Kinzett Wire Sculptures

"Samantha Pennicott" commission original 1 of 1 2008

 

This particular piece, is very personal to me, it was commissioned by the parents of a 19 year old Art student called Samantha Penlicot.

Samantha suffered from epilepsy and sadly died as a result.

Her father was a policeman and had had a tattoo done of a fairy sitting on a cloud, which was a design/sketch done by Samantha.

They sent me a photograph of the Tattoo, and several photos of Samantha, who I have to say was a beautiful young Lady, full of joy and genuine happiness.

Anyway the spiritual connection with Samantha's sculpture was extremely moving, and I quite often found myself in tears whilst working on her construction.

In July 2006, Mike, Samantha's father was presented with a posthumous BA Hons Degree for Sam – the work she had completed for her degree in Interior Design was enough to ensure she was awarded the accolade she so richly deserved.

 

Please visit Samantha's memorial website:

www.epilepsyresearch.org.uk/memorial-funds/samantha-penni...

 

 

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