geodesic domes built by eriksson architects as part of china’s mentougou eco valley, a “sustainable silicon valley city.”
an antique solomon islands kap kap (traditional body ornament) made of tortoiseshell and fossilized tridacna clam shell, c. 1890
artist, liz mcauliffe, reproduces simple icons of nature such as deteriorating leaves, stones or seeds in incredible detail. seen here, her “sunflower seeds.”
work by tabitha vever, an artist who is characterized by her pre-renaissance style paintings on found clam, oyster or scallop shells
the ivanhoe reservoir in los angeles where three million plastic balls help deflect uv rays and minimize bromate levels
(photo by gerd ludwig)
“life of grass” by mathilde roussel, organic sculptures made of soil and wheat grass seads
(i find these so wonderful!)
LA geode street art by paige smith of design team, “a common name” (geodes made of cut and painted paper - beautiful)!
(Source: acommonname.com)