CHOSEN

NICHE AWARD FINALIST

2010 

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

 
"Carapace" cabinet is a sculptural wall piece that distills some of my
 feelings about protection and safety, exposure vs. privacy. The strength 
and peace we can find through our personalized and colorful 
exoskeletons as well as the ultimate shield: invisibility.
Constructed of walnut and handmade paper, it contains various carapace-like objects
from nature. 

An LED light inside shines softly through a

handmade paper-covered window

 in the door that creates a

dramatic effect in a
darkened room.
 
 The NICHE Awards
annually celebrate excellence and innovation in
 American and Canadian craft. Categories include Ceramics, Fiber, 
Glass, Metal, Wood, Jewelry and more.


Judging of entries is based on three main criteria:

  1.  technical excellence, both in surface design and form.
  2.  a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought.
  3.  market viability

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CARAPACE CABINET OPEN VIEW

$3200

32" Tall x 19" wide x 6" deep. 

Materials include:

walnut, handmade paper, LED light and objects from nature.

VIEW OF CONTENTS:

curly willow branch, sun-bleached turtle shell, mahogany seed pod and sea shells.  In the upper left-hand corner is an LED light with a hand made shade.

If you would prefer to showcase your personal collection of objects, the Carapace Cabinet can be ordered with empty shelves.

CARAPACE JEWELRY MIRROR

$290

I made this for a woman who wanted a small mirror on hinges so she could use the full-length mirror on the other wall to see her back. The space allotted was 14" x 14" and she asked that it be based on the Carapace Cabinet.

 14" tall x 10" wide x 1 3/4" deep

Materials include:

Handmade paper. walnut,

curly willow branch, mirror

Inside there is a place to

hang a few of your favorite earrings.