Celestial Meets the Sea-Shell Encrusted Bust

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Step into a studio-turned-sanctuary. This sale features a series of original works born from a fascination with the ornate and … Read more Step into a studio-turned-sanctuary. This sale features a series of original works born from a fascination with the ornate and organic. Every seashell has been curated, delicate artisan crafted cherubs are a celebration of texture and form. These are not mere collected objects, they are handmade totems of a world where the sea meets the cathedral.

Created and signed by Joanne H. Foray with all thrifted and up cycled elements, including a large estate of shells rescued and incorporated into 60 pieces of art and decor. Artist would like to note the vintage shell collection includes some of the most strictly regulated shells in the country, many Queen Conch which are on the endangered species list and can no longer be farmed, and coral which is endangered, as well.

“Amphitrite’s Dream”

The ceramic bust has been paint treated and all of the shells including endangered conch, whelks, scallops, murex, cowries, starfish, and fighting conch, have been rubbed and buffed gold. The shells trail down to his shoulder. He has a black beaded mask appliqué and feathers in his crown. See more creations on my Instagram at antique_flames. See less