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The Hauntingly Beautiful Skulls And Wearable Sculptures Of Shinji Nakaba

As seen with the stunning animal skull bonsai series from Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle, sometimes the most fascinating art finds a way to combine the macabre and the gorgeous into a striking aesthetic. Jewlery designer Shinji Nakaba is an artist definitely accomplishing that. Perhaps best known for his pearl skulls, Nakaba's creations feature intricate carvings, ranging from pearls to even disregarded items such as pieces of trash.

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Repost from @milla_maroc_01　Shinji Nakaba is a master of carving carefully into miniature objects, creating skulls and other anatomical forms from pearls no larger than the end of a finger tip. Nakaba considers these works “wearable sculptures,” as each pearl takes the form of a ring, necklace, or pin. Although he uses precious metals and stones for his high-end jewelry, he is not against mixing in more common materials. Nakaba has been known to also incorporate aluminum from beer cans and trimmings from plastic bottles. “I’m dealing with all materials equally no matter how precious they are,” said Nakaba. “I bring out their hidden talents and beauty and they are being re-born as treasure.” #awesome #beyondtalented

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Regardless of what material he's using, Nakaba's jewelry and other accessories have a haunting otherworldly quality to them and they truly live up to their nickname of "wearable sculptures." For more on Nakaba and his designs, follow him on Instagram as well at his official web store and blog.

By - Big Neko.

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