SNOW GLOBAL

A series of snow globes created in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, 2010. 

Shaped by a number of key principles, the snow globes embody the throw-away, novel plastic gifts that have become one of the oil industries many parasites - Whilst in the same breath, act as a warped preservation of the wildlife affected by the spill and its inherent beauty. 
Each globe contains a hand carved miniature of a species directly affected by the disaster: The Brown Pelican, Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle, and the Bottlenose Dolphin. Each of the miniatures were carved by hand [by Conley] from brass. The miniatures sit atop a spun copper plinth set on a pedestal of marble effect Corian. 
It is hoped that whilst the objects provide a rare twist in product context, the application of luxurious materials will provide a tasteless aesthetic reminiscent of executive gifts - Potentially as a belated Christmas present for BP bosses; as a reminder that our planets resources are for life...and not just for Christmas. 

For each Globe sold, 18% percent of the sale price is donated to the ongoing clean-up in the region.

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