These Stunning Wood And Resin Lamps Look Like Little Pieces Of The Ocean (20 Pics)

Şamil Demirel is a Turkish artist who combines wood and resin to create stunning lamps that look like little pieces of the ocean. In an interview with DeMilked, the artist said that he got into wood carving around 6 years ago, initially starting out by making necklaces, small sculptures, and medium-sized decorative objects. Upon the recommendation of a friend, Şamil added resin to some of the necklaces he had been creating, and after noticing many successful examples of resin art on the internet, he started combining it with some of his sculptures and other carved objects.

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When asked what materials he uses to create his art, the artist said that he uses olive wood for the trunk and base, and basswood for smaller objects. “Sometimes I use ceramic paste and bending wire for different designs,” added Şamil.

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Each of the pieces takes Şamil about 2 to 3 weeks to complete, depending on the complexity of the design.

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“The appreciation of my work makes me very happy. Most of all, it is very valuable to me that people buy it as a gift to the people they love,” said the artist. “It is also a source of pride for me that my name is mentioned and praised in addition to my work. However, I would like to emphasize that my work just consists of imitation of nature. Nature, the source of all inspiration and beauty. Therefore I am convinced that nature itself deserves all the praise and appreciation.”

If you love Şamil’s breathtaking sculptures and want to purchase one for yourself, you can do so on his Etsy store. See more of the artist’s amazing works in the gallery below!

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