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Maple Shell 2017 Sculpture
Canada
Sculpture, Wood on Wood
Size: 36 W x 132 H x 20 D in
Ships in a Crate
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About The Artwork
Littered along the shorelines of the Pacific NorthWest, oyster shells, open, broken, and discarded provide a snapshot of life on the wild west coast. Each shell is unique in size and colour, depicting the life they once hosted inside, with some worn smooth from the ocean’s movement. Finding and collecting beautiful shells has been a favorite pastime for my family and me throughout the years, shedding insight into the intricacies of the tidal life cycles. The mollusks themselves, found in pockets along Vancouver Island, provide a pivotal function to the overall health and productivity of the shoreline ecosystem, as well as the health of communities along the coast. Our shell is carved from the outer segment of the maple tree, one of the few commercially available hardwoods on the west coast. As cast-offs from the milling process, these outer pieces of the tree have found a new life, reincarnated as representations of the shell. Intricately patterned with distinct compositions of grain and figure, these delicate pieces show the history of the tree that they came from, each unique in shape, size and story.
Details & Dimensions
Sculpture:Wood on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:36 W x 132 H x 20 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
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Handling:Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Crated works are subject to an $80 care and handling fee. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Canada.
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I work with locally sourced materials to create sculpted objects, functional pieces and designed environments. My work bridges the gap between art and functionality and is not easily classified. While the work itself is constantly evolving, I strive to honour the material’s origins in each piece. I have a deep respect for, and connection to, the Pacific Northwest. My body of work is founded on a reflection of place, place as in the physical environment but also as an experience within that environment. It is my interpretation of the natural world that drives me to create pieces that express the stories that surround us. Every piece I design begins with a story; whether it is something I have experienced or something that is more universal. My hope is to capture people’s attention and ignite an emotional and tangible connection to their surroundings.
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