Knowing my love of all things octopi, one of my readers alerted me to the work of Adam Wallacavage. Thanks to Elisa Leone of Design Nomad for showing me Adam's work, and check out Elisa's blog as well. It's full of art, objects, and all manner of interesting things. It's on my daily reads. Elisa forwarded me photos of Adam's incredible octopus chandeliers, sconces, and candelabras.
I asked Adam a little about his work via e-mail:
How are the pieces made?
I sculpt them in clay, then make molds and then cast the tentacles in plaster.
And why Octopi or such a sea theme?
And why Octopi or such a sea theme?
I just like using the tentacle form because there is so much I can do with it. When I think up what I want to do next, I'll do it. I want the inspiration to come to me naturally so I try not to think to hard about what I want to do next.
One of these Chandeliers or Candelabras is definitely on my wish list...And, Adam does custom work too!
Look at more of Adam's work here at his gallery link listed below, or visit his website and check out his blog too:
very interesting. i like the white one.
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Posted by: candice | March 14, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Those are incredible! You should check out a seller on Etsy called OctopusMe, who sells great octopus-inspired jewelry.
Posted by: Amy | March 14, 2009 at 08:26 AM
these are amazing! i especially love the green-hued one.
Posted by: Lynn Page | March 14, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Oh wow, how unique! I love them all!
Posted by: Athena | March 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM
The green and white ones are my favorites! The white looks especially striking against the blue walls.
Posted by: Leia | March 14, 2009 at 11:25 AM
OMG! I want one of these soooooooooo bad!
Posted by: Cece | March 14, 2009 at 01:34 PM
what a great idea! he is very talented
Posted by: Chloe | March 14, 2009 at 06:06 PM