Wonders in the Deep

Psalm 107:24

“…they have seen the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.”

About year ago, I discovered an image of abalone under a microscope. It launched me into a making frenzy where the patterns that I saw ended up covering a whole series of pieces.

My Floridian upbringing left an indelible appreciation for the beauty of the ocean and its flora and fauna. Abalone grow by adding new layers to their shell, which are laid down along the edge of the shell as well as along the entire inside of the shell. These inside layers are mostly mother-of-pearl and present the beautiful color patterns found in abalone shells. Abalone has been used for food, as well as beautiful jewelry for centuries. The handles of these abalone-inspired vessels are made from the roots of Rhododendron, which are also special to me, as I spent several summers of my youth hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which boast beautiful tunnels of Rhododendron.

These pieces serve as a reminder of the infinite creativity of our amazing Creator. There is no end to the beauty that He has made that is just waiting for us to discover.