Shell - Wall Sconce

Fair Market Value: $500

Contributor will receive 50% of the winning bid

Dimensions: 14" x 14"

Various local and exotic drum shell fragments, lighting fixture, and LED filament bulb

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Aaron Harel

Shell, a wall sconce made from up-cycled drum shells, throws dramatic shadows from a warm internal light. Mixed hardwood shell fragments display beautiful stained and natural wood grains from maple, walnut, cherry, mahogany, birch, and more. The piece can mount vertically or horizontally and hangs easily on a single nail.

I meticulously mill and arrange natural wood shell sections to create textural landscapes that evoke soothing moods, tranquil inspiration, and a feeling of warmth from natural wood grain displays. My latest work emerges with experiments in lighting, exploring how not only wired light, but also natural light moves through the deeply textured pieces.

I aim to craft my designs with particular consideration to balance, color, pattern, shape, and weight ensuring each piece brings a sense of calm and order amongst randomness. My hope is that each piece can transform a space throughout the day by playing with shadow and light, and expanding room dimension and perspective with deep dynamic texture.