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Capturing Marine Life: The Art of Mimi Cernyar-Fox

Fairweather House and Gallery

In this work, titled “Blu Harbor,” I passionately capture the essence of life as a vibrant, poetic piece. I achieve this through the conceptual, mesmerizing arrangement of sand dollar mosaics. Additionally, the spirited brushwork brings to life graceful marine birds. Both species are teetering on the brink of extinction. An unwavering hope drives me. I aim to ignite a flame of awareness and action for their survival.

$ 3800.

Bird Watcher mosaic by Mimi Cernyar-Fox $1200

The Enchantment of Marine Life

My current artwork is inspired by my surroundings, where I am immersed in the mystery of marine life. I have been to sea with the commercial fishermen and as a mariner’s wife, I know intimately the impact the ocean can have on one’s soul. Inspired by the sea and the seabirds that dive into her waters for their food, I have used these paintings and mosaics to tell a little bit of their story.

From white-winged scooters to some species of seagull, the number of everyday marine birds here has plummeted dramatically in recent decades, and so has their food. Many of the shorebirds are down 20% or more from 1970, according to a story in the July 2014 Seattle Times. The reasons have varied, ranging from climate change and shoreline development to marine pollution and predation.

We know many species of gull are born and live in Alaska until they begin to migrate. Oftentimes, it is just the native people and the mariners who see the seabirds in hosts of numbers. However, new studies have shown that our marine birds are in serious decline, including some species of gull.

This decline is not just a statistic for me—it is a lived reality that echoes through the salt air and across the shifting tides. With awe at the resilience of ocean life, I am compelled to capture their fleeting beauty in the vibrant spirit of my work. 

With my sand dollar mosaics, I utilize the sand dollars that the gulls have eaten as an environmental symbol of the decline in food for the birds and the need to take care of the sea. 

The sand dollar mosaics and my paintings of the sea and marine birds are in many collections throughout the USA, including the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

With these works of art, I hope to bring enchantment into daily life, delighting the spirit and charming the heart.”  Mini Cernyar-Fox

I have been a prolific artist and a dreamer since childhood; I loved to draw and paint. I attended high school at the Benedictine Sisters’ Monastery, where I began serious studies in music, art, and poetry.

This was the foundation that enabled me to fulfill my dream of becoming an artist. As an adult, I pursued traditional training while earning my master’s degree at WSU.

I have explored a wide range of topic matter over the years. I have settled on images inspired by my surroundings.

Welcoming award-winning North West artist Mimi Cernyar-Fox to the Fairweather Gallery on August 2!

About the artist:

National/International Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions and Installations

Group- Juried Exhibitions

Publications and Collections

Many Private Collections and Publications throughout the USA


I am pleased to share that I won the “Best of Show” award in a 2025 recent virtual exhibition.

I consider it a privilege to introduce myself to an experienced and authentic person. I genuinely appreciate your representation of my work.

I have been a prolific artist and a dreamer since childhood; I loved to draw and paint. I grew up singing, baking, riding, and raising horses.

Growing up on our farm came with many responsibilities. The experience instilled in me a deep respect for nature. It gave me a compassionate understanding of creation and a confidence in hard work.

This foundation laid the groundwork for me to fulfill my dream of becoming an artist. As an adult, I have explored a wide range of topics over the years. I have settled on images inspired by my surroundings.

 You have priority over my artwork in Seaside. I know you are the best person to represent me and do justice to my art. — Mimi

The Fairweather Gallery is grateful to Mimi Cernyar-Fox for offering herself as an artist-in-residence. She brings specific skills to the Gallery and comes to us through a recommendation. She took the time, conducted the research, had some luck with work that resonated with our gallerist, and showed tenacity. This relationship will be both optional and mutually beneficial.

 

Fairweather House and Gallery

612 Broadway Street

Creative Class.

Introducing  Jennifer Quan’s wire sculptures and archival Provence works by Rich Brooks.

Welcoming sand dollar mosaic artist Mimi Cernyar-Fox.

Highlighting painter Paul Brent, abstract photographer Steve Bash, botanical artist Mike Mason, and mixed-media artist Liz Luther. 

Fairweather House and Gallery is a premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected art, and the most extraordinary accessories—glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.

Representing a collection of fine art by an exceptional group of regional artists for over nineteen years.

From traditional to transitional, contemporary to realism, and from Impressionism to emerging art.

 

https://fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

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