Ursus Maritimus by Mary Iverson. Fine-art Giclée print on Italian cold-press watercolor paper. 20 x 20 Inches. Limited Edition of 50. Signed & numbered. Printed with ? by Paragon Press. "The saddest thing about climate change is the suffering it is causing in the animal world. The plight of the polar bear is particularly heartbreaking to me because the bears evoke such sentiment. Their majestic countenance combined with a fuzzy, adorable appeal makes my heart melt. I chose the title of this piece, Ursus maritimus, because the bear's Latin name is more evocative of the actual niche of this majestic creature. What makes this bear really special is that it swims and hunts in the ocean. My print depicts a troubling time for Ursus maritimus; human activities are encroaching upon the pristine Arctic wilderness, and global warming is shrinking the sea ice that the bear needs to survive. I portray the bear as being innocent and also powerless over the situation that is unfolding.". - Mary Iverson -.
