Pearl sculpture

In The Netherlands in the 17th Century, a Golden Age was in full swing. The economy of the Dutch Republic, as it was then known, was flourishing as Antwerp and other ports became important hubs for the commercial shipping trade, importing and exporting textiles, spices, and metals, and the cities’ populations swelled. Elaborately detailed oilContinue reading "Gleaming Sculptures by Ann Carrington Examine the Underbelly of Historical Extravagance"

Ann Carrington imagined a sailing ship sculpture entirely made out of pearls, brooches and tiaras. Reminding the shape of a pirate boats, these sculpture are al

As an artist I like my artworks to tell stories and I often use discarded materials. I have been collecting old pearl necklaces from boot fairs and junk shops for a few years knowing that one day I was going to build a couple of huge galleons from them! I was inspired to make the galleons after watching a documentary about a factory in China which manufacturers every kind of conceivable pearl adornment in colossal quantities. I decided to make two Chinese sailing junks cruising on a tangled…

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Acrylic painting on an oyster, 23,75 Krt goldleaf on the outside of the shell.

Ann Carrington‘s piece “Galleons and Feathers” is inspired by Wing Wo Wave City, an industrial estate in Zhuijang Province, China which manufactures a massive amount of pearl adornment. The piece is formed in the shape of a 3-mast shop, floating over an opulent sea of brooches, earrings, necklaces and tiaras. The work both contains, and is inspiredContinue reading "A Sailing Ship Dripping with Loot Explores the Perceived Status Symbol of Pearls"

French artist Flavie Audi creates absolutely gorgeous sculptural pieces using her unique glassblowing techniques. “Flavie Audi creates dazzled encounters with the sublime. Her works translate …

As an artist I like my artworks to tell stories and I often use discarded materials. I have been collecting old pearl necklaces from boot fairs and junk shops for a few years knowing that one day I was going to build a couple of huge galleons from them! I was inspired to make the galleons after watching a documentary about a factory in China which manufacturers every kind of conceivable pearl adornment in colossal quantities. I decided to make two Chinese sailing junks cruising on a tangled…

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“thinking about these rotten fruit sculptures made from glass beads, pearls and stones”