Treasures

Last Saturday, we attended Stephanie Lopez's opening night for her artwork called Treasures at the Boston Gallery, a space for works of contemporary Filipino artists.

The artist works with sculptural forms. She previously used terra cotta and galvanized iron wire as sculptural media. But this time Steph bended, twisted and curled soft pliable wires to make animal-shaped forms and gathered stone chips, mother of pearl and China crystals as embellishments to create jewelry-like pieces. These animals can be found under the list of endangered species here in the Philippines which are truly treasures worthy of our care and protection.

Tarsier
Aluminum and stainless steel wires, stone chips, China crystals, acrylic sealer
31.25 in x 22 in x 8 in
2013

Seahorse
Aluminum and stainless steel wires, stone and shell chips, China crystals, acrylic selaer
16 in x 13 in x 9 in
2013

PawikanAluminum and stainless steel wires, stone chips, China crystals, freshwater pearls, acrylic sealer
12.5 in x 3.5 inx 12 in
2013

Luzon Bleeding Heart
Aluminum and stainless steel wires, stone and shell chips, China crystals, round agate, acrylic sealer
11.5 in x 9.5 in
2013

Green Humphead Parrotfish
Aluminum and stainless steel wires, stone chips, China crystals, round agate, acrylic sealer
15 in  x 9 in
2013

Visayan Spotted Deer
Aluminum and stainless steel wires, mother of pearl, round agate, China crystals, stone chips, acrylic sealer
23 in x 15 in x 8 in
2013

Me with the artist

Steph's art is a demonstration of her talent, hard work and commitment to her craft. I'm proud to say that she also happens to be my cousin. Our moms are sisters. 

Treasures will be running from August 10 -27, 2013.

Photos taken using iPhone5

Treasures information from Steph's write up displayed at the Boston Gallery