Added to Cart
1
Keep Shopping
Go to Cart
Close
Guest
price
Member
price
Add to Cart
You have 2 in Your Cart Checkout Now
Description
Our GlobeIn Premium Wrap
Hand wrapped with love, each gift comes with its own regional pattern, giving your gifts an international flair.
Premium gift wrap – $5
I got it

✓ Item added to cart
View Cart

Gift Wrap Eligible
Octopus Power
Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power
Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power
Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power
Octopus Power
Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power
Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power
Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power

Octopus Recycled Paper Wall Sculpture from Thailand - Octopus Power

$54.00Guest price
$43.20Member price
Available Premium Gift Wrap
You can optionally add Premium Gift Wrap into cart.
Learn more >
Overview
Sustainably
Sourced
Handmade
Satisfaction
Guarantee
Description

This fabulous wall sculpture celebrates the octopus as symbol of diversity and adaptability. Somyot Sawasdee designs and sculpts the marine creature by hand, masterfully recycling paper with cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece.

  • Recycled paper and cement
  • 1.44 oz
  • 5.5 inches H x 6 inches W x 0.8 inches D

THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT

Artisan Organization: Somyot Sawasdee

Country: Mexico

Hi, I'm Somyot Sawasdee from Bangkok and when I was a child I liked to draw and make my own toys, so I decided to study drawing, sculpture and printing at university.

I did not work in the area that I had studied after I graduated, though I did work in design and advertising and it was an interesting experience. I earned a good income but after 10 years, I felt I needed to seriously start doing things I loved and so I decided to quit my job.

"I started doing my own paintings. My style is Thai contemporary art, whereby I mix different techniques together. I had to learn more about batik work.

"In my free time I began to create sculptures. Most of them are made from waste materials which I always thought it would be more useful to recycle rather than throwing it away. I have experience in sculpting, so I got the idea to invent robots from waste materials. I enjoyed sculpting them a lot. I also created some home décor.

"Once I entered a contest organized by the Environment Department and I won the 1st and 3rd prizes. That encouraged and inspired me to participate in another contest the following year. Again, I won first place.

"I began to think seriously about my own design work. I started to design new items by using various types of waste or scrap wood, paper, glass, cans, and coconut shell. Many people got interested in my products – I made some sculptures with recycled paper as the main material.

"I was faced with many challenges, such as being too light or not strong enough. I tried to find a solution step by step. I tried to add some cement and glue to make them heavier and finally I found the best ingredients to create sturdier pieces.

"For larger sculptures I needed to build a structure with wood, scrap wire or cans and even leftover coconut shells. Then I covered them with the mixed materials I prepared, left them to dry out in the sun, and then I paint or decorate them.

"The most important aspect of my products is that I make them with recycled materials. They are lightweight, durable, and cost-effective due to the materials, they are environmentally friendly, and I'm reducing waste.

"Nowadays people are paying attention to preserving the environment. When they see my work they love it a lot. This inspired me to share my knowledge, so I opened a small studio to train people who are really interested in learning about recycling materials and transforming them into sculptures.

"Many people have begun to see the value of waste and recycling it into different products and so earn an income. My plan is to develop my project further. I want to make furniture and jewelry too. I hope you will support and follow my work, thank you.""

Top Rated

If you have a question or need assistance, our Customer Support Team would be happy to help! Before doing so, please feel free to look through our FAQs page as many questions regarding memberships, shipping, and account settings can be found there.
Visit our Help Center
Still need assistance? Our Customer Support Team is happy to help!
Contact Us