While doing my research for yesterday’s Shark Week version of Etsomnia™, I came across a piece by Samil Demirel, A.K.A. Dadaatolye, and I knew he deserved his own post. This Turkish artist combines natural-edged wood with gorgeous tiny sculptures and water-hued resin to create frozen-in-time slices of underwater life that I think are going to stick with me for a long time. They’re a bit out of my budget, but I might need to save up for one. Now the challenge is how to choose?
I find it really incredible how much the raw-edged wood he uses so perfectly mimics the ocean floor. How did he ever think of that? I think they would make especially thoughtful gifts for divers. I love how his sculptures capture the peace and tranquility of the deep ocean. I really should have been a diver!
You can see all of the inspiring Dadaatoyle pieces by Samil Demirel in his Etsy shop and on Instagram.
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July 29, 2022 at 7:20 am
What beautiful art/work. I agree the wood he uses really adds to the item. The combo makes them outstanding. Hal
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August 3, 2022 at 12:05 am
I am constantly gobsmacked by how creative and innovative artists are with their materials!
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July 29, 2022 at 10:39 am
Yes…Some of us should have taken up diving.
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August 3, 2022 at 12:05 am
Too late for me now. Boo.
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July 29, 2022 at 12:59 pm
There is a lot of resin art out there, some of it pretty fabulous, but these are really elevated examples of that art form. I adore these. I am coveting more than Gollum.
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August 3, 2022 at 12:05 am
That’s a lot of coveting!
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August 3, 2022 at 8:22 am
It’s my primary sin. 😂
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August 3, 2022 at 9:43 am
Lol
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July 29, 2022 at 2:36 pm
They’re really quite creative, between the use of wood for rocky walls, interesting shapes, and setting up a scene visually. Oh resin…
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August 3, 2022 at 12:06 am
So messy, but so fabulous when done right!
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