Triton Capsule - Copper
The Inspiration and materials for the Triton Capsule is the Triton restaurant in Cardiff, CA built in 1977 by local San Diego artist and architect James Hubbell. The latest rendition of the restaurant closed in 2014 and is currently being dismantled and rebuilt by the new owners. The materials used for this new work are taken from the restaurant, 50 year old Douglas Fir and Redwood beams and copper pieces, are all being upcycled into new art forms. The pieces reference Hubbells' interest in the ocean and nature.
The copper material was mainly used on the roof top as wall caps. The scraps have been repurposed as bowls, trays, small sculptures and lighting. The material has been cut, hand hammered and patinated for a collection of unique pieces. The base is made form pieces of the glulam beams taken from inside the building. Each piece is carved to hold the copper piece and is finished with an ancient Japanese technique called Shou Sugi Ban, where the pieces are burned, scraped and then oiled creating a natural seal and deep black finish.
Copper Bowl 1, 2022, copper, douglas fir, 12 x 12 x 18
Copper Bowl 1, 2022, copper, douglas fir, 12 x 12 x 18
Copper Tray 1, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 14 x 4
Copper Tray 1, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 14 x 4
Copper Tray 2, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 8 x 12 - SOLD
Copper Tray 2, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 8 x 12 - SOLD
Copper Tray 3, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 8 x 8 x 4
Copper Tray 3, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 8 x 8 x 4
Copper Bowl 2, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 10 x 8 x 10
Copper Bowl 2, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 10 x 8 x 10
Copper Bowl 3, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 12 x 18
Copper Bowl 3, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 12 x 18
Copper Tray 4, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 9 x 9 x 4
Copper Tray 4, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 9 x 9 x 4
Copper Tray 5, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 9 x 8
Copper Tray 5, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 12 x 9 x 8
Copper Bowl 4, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 10 x 11 x 8
Copper Bowl 4, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 10 x 11 x 8
Copper Tray 6, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 8 x 7 x 4
Copper Tray 6, 2022, copper and douglas fir, 8 x 7 x 4