Butterfly Ginkgo Small Bowl by Michael Aram
Butterfly Ginkgo Small Bowl by Michael Aram
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Butterfly Ginkgo Small Bowl
MICHAEL ARAM
The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree , the Ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly Ginkgo", which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid brass with hand etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of the handcrafted process, capturing the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work.
"The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies... as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye."
Dimensions:
16.5 cm L x 14.0 cm W x 9.53 cm H, 11.4 cm Dia., .384 L
Hand Textured Stainless Steel
Natural & Oxidized Brass
Care and Use:
Not dishwasher safe
As with all metals, never place in microwave oven
Hand wash with gentle detergent, dry immediately with soft cloth
Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces
Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight
Handmade products:
Michael is highly inspired by his surroundings and often makes sculptures of objects that might otherwise be overlooked in the everyday. Nature is his biggest muse, as is the handmade process.






