The Hawaiian Green Turtle

This unique hand made sculpture is derived from a geometry between the hexagon and the square to create the shell of the Hawaiian Green Turtle. Serendipitously, the resulting geometry has the perfect openings for the wooden head and limbs to be placed. Only local Hawaiian woods such as koa, mango, milo, mac-nut and lychee are used.

The Hawaiian green turtle is an important symbol in the mythology of Hawaiian culture.

The Honu is a Hawaiian symbol of creation, longevity, peace and the spirit within.

In Chinese mythology, the sea turtle also represents wisdom. The shell of the turtle is said to have the markings of heaven and earth upon it. It is also said that the Turtle had risen from the depths with the markings of the eight trigrams on its back. These are used in the I Ching and the Bagwa.

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The sea turtle mirrors the health of our planet and the struggle for survival for these ancient creatures is in our own hands.

Nanosphere

Sculptured by R.L.J.Burdon.

“The Nanosphere.” This unique design is made from a newly discovered geometric partnership between the hexagon and the square to create this double sphere. The geometry connects both the inner and outer spheres together creating a subtle potential energy matrix. The unique energy vibration of copper is well known for its healing and transforming properties. This copper sphere enhances and harmonizes these spiritual energies.
“The Nanosphere” is made using an original design of a geometric matrix. Handcrafted and formed from copper sheet into a 17” diameter sphere.
The matrix design is partitioned into 20 equal hexagonal patterns which when interconnected form a stable sphere.
The matrix design allows for multiple surface curvature and elasticity.

• This is one of many spatial studies to be undertaken.

Tools Required.

Swivel head shears, Drill, Files, Hammers, Clamps, Propane torch.

• Materials.

24 gauge copper sheet, solder, flux, wire wool, contact adhesive, acetone.

• Cutting.

Cut out 1 blank approx 10” x 12” from copper sheet.

• Drilling.

Sandwich the copper blank between the 2 pieces of the drill guiding jig. Drill out 78 qty 1/8” holes. The jig places these holes 1” apart. The overall pattern delineates a snowflake design.

• Chiseling.

Using a 1” width chisel the snowflake pattern is cut out from the blank.

• Cleaning.

The pattern must be cleansed of all greases and oils in acetone prior to the gluing and forming process .

• Gluing.

Hexagonal cross sectioned forming dies are glued using contact adhesive to both sides of the pattern.

Forming.

Using hand applied pressure and manipulation the pattern is concertina folded in upon the forming dies.

• Cleaning.

The Forming Dies must be removed by a prolonged soak in thinners.
Contact adhesive and residues are also removed in prep for soldering.
Surfaces to be tinned are cleaned with wire wool prior to fluxing.

• Fabrication

These patterns are now tinned and soldered to each other to form a sphere

• Fettling.

The sphere is cleaned of excess solder and all edges are fettled and smoothed

• Patina.

The sculpture can be given a variety of different patinas ranging from iridescent blue to shimmering green using different chemical washes and varying heat treatments.

• Metaphysical properties of Copper.

Copper has the power to heal the mind and body based on the metal’s energy conducting properties. Copper can stimulate the flow of energy and hence move psychic or mental energies thereby helping the immediate environment to overcome lethargic tendencies, resulting in more vitalized and amplified thought processing.

Call into:

Fina Home Accents.
Pan Am Building.
1600 Kapiolani Blvd,
STE 122,
Honolulu, Hi.

to view the Nanosphere and other sculptures by Hexpressionism.

Posted by Bob Burdon at 5:38 AM