This dramatic piece of art is inspired by Ridley sea turtles coming together to nest. See the turtles swimming towards the beach through the shallow waters represented by the strong aqua-based colors and you can almost see the sunlight reflecting off their right side where the color is stark white. The artist recreates the organic body structure of sea turtles by using capiz shells to create the spotted characteristics covering the limbs and head. The basic frame of the turtle is created using tin, which is powder-coated with a black finish. The frame is reinforced using tin wire along the inner edge. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz come through as tans and browns underneath the paint. The shell is then painted in the bold colors you see. The entire front-facing piece is carefully hand-painted keeping in mind the reflective qualities of the color of turtles.
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