Adelpha
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Sculptural Vessel Artwork
About Adelpha
Adelpha is a sculptural vessel created in collaboration between artists' Penny Brooshooft and Emilie Maguin.
Adelpha is a sculptural vessel wrapped by a moulded serpent, its coiling form binding the surface and guiding the eye across a field of symbolic markings. The motifs reference the long history of graffiti; marks found in ancient temples and churches that act as direct traces of human presence, gestures that assert “here I am” across time. These inscriptions are both personal and protective, echoing the use of symbols as talismans intended to safeguard, record, or invoke. The vessel’s name draws from Delphi, home to the Pythia, the female oracle who mediated between human and divine knowledge.
Within Greek mythology, the snake is a complex symbol, associated with renewal, prophecy, and forbidden knowledge. Here, the snake functions both as guardian and conduit - its presence reinforcing the vessel as an object that carries meaning, memory, and protection across time.
This vessel is thoughtfully handcrafted from recycled cardboard and paper, transforming everyday waste into an enduring sculptural artwork. From breaking down cardboard and paper into a pulp, mixing the pulp with binders, moulding form and sanding, this piece has been uniquely built by Penny, and painted by Emilie. This vessel reflects a commitment to slow sustainable design.
Artwork Details
Medium: Cardcrete (recycled cardboard, paper, binders), acrylic paint
Dimensions - 280mm high, 240mm wide, 240mm deep
Artist - Penny Brooshooft & Emilie Maguin
Shipping - Shipping is free within Australia. International is a flat rate of $70AUD
Care -
- This object is not water tight - do not submerge or fill with water.
- The vessel has been painted in a matte finish, please handle with care to avoid scratching.
- Dust external surfaces with a soft, dry, colour free cloth.
- Intended for use with dry decorative objects, or simply as a work of art.
Packaging - All packaging is 100% recyclable or compostable.