The 17th century extravagant shell grottos and 18th century shell artist mary delany, along with modern day shell artists blott kerr wilson and katherine lloyd. Culling imagery from european old masters, the artist paints appropriated details onto objects ranging from natural specimens to discarded bags and boxes. Ethically handpicked shells, sea glass and pottery from the stunning shores of cornwall (and occasionally devon!), curated into beautiful pieces of art for your home.
Artist rowan mersh (rowan mersh) decided to take the materials for his work with the bottom of the sea and not lost From pampas grass wreaths, to oyster candles, to christmas crackers, seaweed pressings and of course, the shell art. Thousands of shells are connected to these sculptural masterpieces, making a lasting impression on the audience.
She paints shells and pebbles, draws pastel pictures and makes small clay sculptures Her immersion in the arts world began in 2006 when she enrolled in an ma in transpersonal arts therapy at the university of chichester. Her clients include retrouvius, chesneys and belcombe estate.