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.

“Medusa Rising”

She is a concrete planter, treated with a 12 step painting process to make her look aged. She has a beautiful crown of shells, cone snails, lighting whelk, scallops, murex, urchins, driftwood, and she has tiny gold alligators climbing up her head. She also has endangered coral in her crown. Please see more of my creations on Instagram @antique_flames. See less