An artistic representation of the love and cross-cultural life of me and my husband. These shells were created by my husband with the intention of being holders for my delicate pearl jewelry. However, nearly everyone who has purchased one in markets later went on to display them in shadow boxes.
These are REAL Maine oyster shells hand painted with artistic motifs from Nobuteru’s mixed cultural background of Japanese and Chinese origin. Every single one of them original in both artwork and “canvas”.
This is HANNYA (I). This shell is very flat, almost plate-like. It features a stark white and black Hannya with golden horns and fangs.
FAQ:
Are these fragile? — Yes, they are shells. They will likely chip or break if not handled with care. Although sealed with a varnish to protect the artwork, it’s best to keep these out of reach from curious cat paws or little human hands. Display away from direct sunlight and strong humidity to protect color-fading and shell degradation.
Are they real shells? Is it a real painting?? — Yes! These are REAL shells. Yes! These are REAL paintings! I can’t emphasize this enough. There’s lots of oyster shell art on the market that involves transfer printing existing images to shells, but that’s NOT what this is. You are getting a one-of-one, hand-painted original acrylic art piece on a real shell that’s as unique as snowflake.
Is that the devil? — No, it’s a HANNYA! A Hannya is a type of Japanese Oni. Although you may see “Oni” translated as demon, not all demons are evil in Japanese lore. The Hannya is a woman who was so betrayed, harmed, and wronged by men that she became a fearsome monster. In her new form, she is able to ward away the evil energy that harmed her in the human world. The Hannya serves as an important reminder to all humans — to transform your rage and trauma into something powerful. A reminder that we can overcome pain and end up stronger.
An artistic representation of the love and cross-cultural life of me and my husband. These shells were created by my husband with the intention of being holders for my delicate pearl jewelry. However, nearly everyone who has purchased one in markets later went on to display them in shadow boxes.
These are REAL Maine oyster shells hand painted with artistic motifs from Nobuteru’s mixed cultural background of Japanese and Chinese origin. Every single one of them original in both artwork and “canvas”.
This is HANNYA (I). This shell is very flat, almost plate-like. It features a stark white and black Hannya with golden horns and fangs.
FAQ:
Are these fragile? — Yes, they are shells. They will likely chip or break if not handled with care. Although sealed with a varnish to protect the artwork, it’s best to keep these out of reach from curious cat paws or little human hands. Display away from direct sunlight and strong humidity to protect color-fading and shell degradation.
Are they real shells? Is it a real painting?? — Yes! These are REAL shells. Yes! These are REAL paintings! I can’t emphasize this enough. There’s lots of oyster shell art on the market that involves transfer printing existing images to shells, but that’s NOT what this is. You are getting a one-of-one, hand-painted original acrylic art piece on a real shell that’s as unique as snowflake.
Is that the devil? — No, it’s a HANNYA! A Hannya is a type of Japanese Oni. Although you may see “Oni” translated as demon, not all demons are evil in Japanese lore. The Hannya is a woman who was so betrayed, harmed, and wronged by men that she became a fearsome monster. In her new form, she is able to ward away the evil energy that harmed her in the human world. The Hannya serves as an important reminder to all humans — to transform your rage and trauma into something powerful. A reminder that we can overcome pain and end up stronger.
