Texture Inspiration - Island Bride

Island Bride, 2002 by Brian White; Steel, seashells, compound marine epoxy, paint, jute and other materials; Photographed at the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA. The Victorian tradition of sailor's valentines, intricate souvenirs and tokens of love made with shells, attains a new and witty height in Island Bride. This assembly of found objects and hardware store materials also playfully alludes to the tradition of elaborately embellished bridal gowns and ceremonial garments. Amazing craftsmanship and texture inspiration.