Ophelia's Silver Air Embrace Sport Silvio hand carves his sculptures

Silvio hand carves his sculptures usually in a variety of either timber or antler horn (for small pieces)

on 42 cm length neoprene

mauve ears

Inspired by the fluid grace of butterflies and manta rays in motion

I aim to create a space of contemplation- an encounter with nature not just as a visual subject

Ophelia's Silver Air Embrace Sport Silvio hand carves his sculpturesThis one in the series of Ginkgo leaf paintings are part of my recent move to take my still life painting out into the landscape of my Adelaide Hills garden. Years ago I asked the soon to be director of the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens what tree he would like for a wedding present. A Ginkgo tree it was to be. Since then, I have known these trees and, like so many, been fascinated by them. I now have a Ginkgo in my garden, and I love its