{"product_id":"luminaries","title":"Luminaries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e22 x 18 inches; presented unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on invasive lionfish leather \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emounted on artboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an underwater world of soft blue light and glowing forms, inspired by the suspended, almost otherworldly feeling of watching fish move through an aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting began as the third work I created alongside a commissioned series of awards for The International SeaKeepers Society, but this piece was designed to stand on its own. Against layers of blue water, fluorescent orange, yellow, green and purple forms hover at different depths, some vivid and close, others softened almost to the point of disappearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fluorescence makes the painting unusually responsive to its surroundings. In bright daylight, the entire underwater field is visible. As the room grows dimmer, the blues and more distant forms gradually recede, while the brightest fish seems to hold onto the light. The painting quietly changes throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp close, another layer emerges. The surface is assembled from 21 invasive lionfish skins hand-cut into pieces, with their seams, scales, and natural textures becoming part of the water, the light, and the glowing forms themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLionfish are an invasive predator on Atlantic and Caribbean reefs, where they consume large numbers of native reef fish. Turning their skins into art transforms material from a species being actively removed into something lasting and valuable. The ecological story is embedded in the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned and dated original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials and impact card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary digital wall mockup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48-hour courtesy hold available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollecting information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuminaries \u003c\/i\u003eis a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone-of-a-kind original work.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes insured shipping within the continental United States\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:Hello@LauraShape.com\" title=\"Email about this piece\"\u003eInquire about this piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'll personally respond within 24 hours to discuss the piece, answer questions, and arrange a studio visit or video call.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you’d like to see additional installation images, close ups, or a simple mockup in your space, I'm happy to provide them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura Shape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49382094373019,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6017\/files\/Laura-Shape_Luminaries_lionfish.jpg?v=1787788765","url":"https:\/\/laurashape.com\/products\/luminaries","provider":"Laura Shape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}