Diatoms are the tiny single cell algae whose cell walls are made of silica – like tiny intricate beautiful glass houses. They are the only organism on our planet that have silica walls and are found in the ocean, fresh water and damp soils.
Algae gets a bad reputation – toxic blooms, limy, gooey and messy, but algae are hugely important to our survival. They are 400 times more efficient than trees at converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and produce 50-70% of the oxygen we breathe.
These designs are drawn from the beauty of the Diatoms Navicula Cassieana that are found in, Lake Waikaremoana – Te Waikaukau a Ngā Mātua Tīpuna.
Navicula Cassieana
$120.00
5 in stock
Description
Title: Navicula Cassieana
Artist: Raewyn Tauira Paterson
Iwi: Ngāi Tūhoe
Description: Diatom Sculptures
Diatoms are the tiny single cell algae whose cell walls are made of silica – like tiny intricate beautiful glass houses. They are the only organism on our planet that have silica walls and are found in the ocean, fresh water and damp soils.
Algae gets a bad reputation – toxic blooms, limy, gooey and messy, but algae are hugely important to our survival. They are 400 times more efficient than trees at converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and produce 50-70% of the oxygen we breathe.
These designs are drawn from the beauty of the Diatoms Navicula Cassieana that are found in, Lake Waikaremoana – Te Waikaukau a Ngā Mātua Tīpuna.
Materials: Acrylic Perspex
Dimensions: 380 X 200 mm
Freight: To be arranged by email
Brand
Raewyn Paterson
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