{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-chest-curved-body-geometric-abalone-strip-composition","title":"Mother of Pearl Chest: Curved Body, Geometric Abalone Strip Composition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThose who choose this piece are often drawn to craftsmanship in which colour and geometry are held together by careful judgement and an appreciation of form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Across the rounded surface, narrow pieces of shell turn and meet, catching the light in a changing pattern of colour.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Korean mother-of-pearl artist Park In-ho, this jewellery chest brings together a distinctive curved silhouette and a finely ordered arrangement of abalone shell. Small strips in shades of pink, blue, green, violet and silver are placed in alternating horizontal and vertical directions, forming a geometric composition that continues across the lid, sides and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape makes this arrangement particularly demanding. Unlike a conventional rectangular box, the chest has a broad, gently rounded lid, curved end panels and a shaped lower body. The shell pieces must follow these changing contours while preserving the proportions and alignment of the pattern. At the rounded ends, where the surface turns away from the viewer, even small differences in placement become noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternating directions of the strips give the design something of the rhythm of woven fabric. This measured geometry may also recall the ordered colour and pattern of Korean traditional decorative arts, although the composition is not a direct representation of a historical motif. Instead, Park allows the material and its arrangement to provide the visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural iridescence of abalone shell makes the surface particularly responsive to light. Cooler blue and green reflections emerge from certain angles, while pink and violet become more apparent from others. The colours change, but the geometric structure remains constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fish-shaped metal clasp completes the front, accompanied by a key and a dark blue tassel. Opening the lid reveals a mirror and a red velvet-lined compartment with cushioned rows for rings and an open section for other small pieces of jewellery. The vivid interior offers a deliberate contrast to the cool, reflective surface outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this work distinctive is the relationship between its geometry and its rounded form. The shellwork remains carefully ordered even as the surface curves in several directions. Through that combination, Park In-ho gives a familiar jewellery chest a character that reveals itself gradually, both in changing light and through handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength- 24cm (9.45 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 14.5cm (5.71 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 12.5cm (4.92 inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ArtinKo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52884615823591,"sku":null,"price":608.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/IMG_2692.jpg?v=1792568062","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/fr-gb\/products\/mother-of-pearl-chest-curved-body-geometric-abalone-strip-composition","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}