Funerary Boxes

For centuries, across Europe, earthly remains of saints were encased within embellished reliquaries. Their silent solemnity and sheltering qualities, as well as their intricate decorations, have inspired me to the making of funerary boxes. My materials, solely natural and finest quality, are in integrity with inspirations, and therefore sourced from within Europe. I work them with hand-tools, using traditional methods, to create containers which envelop the ashes in a most attentive manner.
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Natural pigments with egg tempera, 24ct shell gold on gesso on European lime wood, brass fittings 17x17x16cm
image2image2 (detail)Funerary Box Design with Groundsel       
Natural pigments with egg tempera and 24ct shell gold on stained watercolour paper 36x26cm
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Funerary Box Design with Juniper      
Natural pigments with egg tempera and 24ct shell gold on stained watercolour paper 36x26cm
IMG_9747 copy 3IMG_7676Funerary Box Design with Roses    
Natural pigments with egg tempera and 24ct shell gold on stained watercolour paper, 36x26cm