Shinji Nakaba is a Japanese artist and jeweler that has been working since 1974. In this particular piece by Nakaba, he has carved human and animal skulls out of oyster pearls. To make this possible, Shinji Nakaba says he infuses all matter of anatomical forms. This work is so incredible that it has been shown at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. These pearls have also been shown in several museums and galleries around Japan. On Nakaba's Etsy (online store) profile he explains, “I use not only precious metals and stones, but also everyday things, such as aluminum beer cans, plastic bottle, or even garbage."
This is a link to Shinji Nakaba's website: http://work.s-nakaba.com/
This work is very inspiring to me because it is so unique and rare. The details in the skull are magnificent and it amazes to how someone could have this incredible idea. Not only are these pearls interesting, but absolutely beautiful. This work by Shinji Nakaba is one of the best pieces of art I have ever seen.
This is a link to Shinji Nakaba's website: http://work.s-nakaba.com/
This work is very inspiring to me because it is so unique and rare. The details in the skull are magnificent and it amazes to how someone could have this incredible idea. Not only are these pearls interesting, but absolutely beautiful. This work by Shinji Nakaba is one of the best pieces of art I have ever seen.