placuna plata o2

20” x 16” . |. S O L D | 2 0 1 8

This piece is composed of Placuna placenta oyster shells which have been used for thousands of years in the Philippines as a glass substitute because of their durability and translucency. I cut them into squares and burned the edges to reveal a delicate warm silver patina. This piece was assembled in a grid pattern in which each square is propped up on alternating edges and siliconed to a 1/2” thick acrylic panel housed in a 2” deep birch box frame. Each square's surface texture, organic color markings, burn lines, and metallic sheen are highlighted as they appear to float above their birch base. These panels LOVE being next to nature window light or hung under a delicate spotlight!