From a vast array of coral, shells, agates, and more, Gregory Halili (previously) shapes anatomical features and cosmic phenomena in intricate detail. The artist uses iridescent mother-of-pearl to accentuate round skulls or teardrops leaking from eyes, working with the inherent natural shapes and textures of materials he finds around his studio, located about an hour south of Manila.
Several years ago, Halili began carving lifelike miniature skulls into shells he found on beaches around the Philippines. More
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Anatomical Details Emerge From Found Coral and Shells in Gregory Halili’s Intricate Sculptures
