Ancient Knowing by KintsugiGrace®

Ancient Knowing
KintsugiGrace®
Copper foil and acrylic on natural lightning whelk seashell, wooden box with logo
6.5" x 3.75" x 3.25"
2025

A one-of-a-kind art piece, formed and carved by nature, brought forth by my hand and inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold, attributing value to the journey. This collectible art shell is from the 'Ancient' series using shells that are naturally dyed deep colors by the ocean bed, sometimes taking hundreds or thousands of years. This fascinating journey is celebrated in 'Ancient Knowing'

Get to Know the San Antonio Artist:
Painter, photographer, dancer, gardener, lover of nature and all things that bring wholeness, I am drawn to the art of Kintsugi and the message that value is found in embracing both the beautiful and broken places. I believe that with the touch of Grace, broken places are mended and can become even more beautiful. There is value in the journey and those rough places can teach us and add beauty to our story if we allow them.
My goal is to showcase this idea of ‘redemptive beauty’ through my art; what I call KintsugiGrace®.