Opal Skull - Limited Edition 1 of 1 Artwork

Northern NSW artist Augustus Firestone has created a uniquely Australian artwork - behold the Opal Skull. With tongue firmly in cheek, Augustus has fashioned the Opal Skull reminiscent of English artist, Damien Hirst’s For the Love of God diamond skull. “You can’t get more Australian than the opal. Everyone knows it. The skull is eerie and mysterious, and the opals create a bit of mystery and magic of their own. It’s so interesting to watch people when they see the piece for the first time – holding an opal-encrusted skull is awe-inspiring, it’s Shakespearean. One person said it looked like it was out of Pirates of the Caribbean – maybe Johnny Depp might buy it! Or even Damien Hirst might want another one for his collection!” said Mr Firestone. True to his name, Mr Firestone loves working with opals. “I’ve always been fascinated with the fire in the stone. Reminds me of Lord of the Rings.” Being an accomplished artist in a range of media Augustus wanted to create a uniquely Australian artwork while being inspired by international contemporary art. The Opal Skull transforms a miniature skull cast with the uniquely beautiful Australian opal. Opal dealer Peter Brusaschi of Tweed Heads has enjoyed working with the artist, promoting the potential for opals to feature in modern art. Peter said that “opal is becoming rarer and harder to find”.

Mixed Media:3D Sculpting on Aluminium

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:1

Size:4 W x 4 H x 5 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.