Description
Hawaiians gathered several types of sea urchins by hand in shallow waters. Collectively called wana (pronounced “vah-na”) they are gathered seasonally. A smaller urchin – `ina – is the most common type, gathered in both shallow and deep reef waters. The pounded meat of the `ina is combined with salt and water to make a sauce called kai `ina, considered a delicacy by Hawaiians.
This imprint was created from my collection of sea urchin shells that I ocassionally find on my morning beach walks. Titled “Three Sea Urchins”.
Printed on 100% Habotai silk using an archival printmaking ink that is oil-based. It has been dry mounted to Xuan rice paper using a traditional mounting method used for Japanese and Chinese scroll mounting. It is PH neutral (acid free).
One of the main ways to protect your silk artwork from moisture, dust, and UV rays is to frame it under conservation glass or acrylic which has a coating that blocks the UV rays. A mat is optional, as long as the artwork is not in direct contact with the glass.
This is an original one-of-a-kind impression. Signed in pencil and stamped with my red chop in the lower right corner. Your print will be accompanied with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
