Stethacanthus - Susan Carroll

The Art - A shark that inhabited North American waters during the Paleozoic era, Stethacanthus existed 300 million years ago, with some fossils dating back 400 million years. The Stethacanthus on parade is an example of a male of the species. The unusual spiny structure on its back is thought to have been used as a signaling device to attract females, much as the peacock attracts females with the glorious display of his tail. Many ancient sharks were small, and Stethacanthus was around 4 feet in length. - Susan Carroll

The Artist - A native of Milford and a new member of the Milford Fine Arts Council, Susan studied drawing and design at Keene State College. A long-time amateur photographer, she recently exhibited her work for the first time in the Connecticut Photo Expo 2000. Besides painting and drawing, Susan's interests include sculpture, gardening, antiques and the continual restoration of her old Mercedes. With a new space dedicated to artful pursuits, she has recently begun experimenting with kinetic sculpture.