

TWO AWARDS, TWO TROPHIES
Inspired by the brief to design and make two awards celebrating ‘Excellence in Craftsmanship’ and ‘Emerging Artisan of The Year’, Nature Squared has created dynamic, swirling forms that evoke the natural spiral created when fluid or air is drawn into the centre and then twists upward and outward into a vortex, reflecting the convergence of human craftsmanship, the power of nature, and the art of sailing. The spiral represents the continuous movement and flow of energy, the constant interaction between these elements, and the harmony achieved when they come together.

The trophies combine a range of natural shells known for their rich colours but which, as by-products of fishing and pearl farming, are usually discarded as waste. These iridescent subtle pink brown lip and inky-hued rainbow pearl oyster shells are combined with copper and sustainably sourced, and their transformation into new forms secures the livelihood of local farmers, fishermen and artisans.
NATURE SQUARED CO-FOUNDER, LAY KOON TAN, APPOINTED A BOAT ARTISAN & CRAFT AWARD JURY MEMBER
Lay Koon Tan joins a select panel of four judges chaired by BOAT’s Creative Director Christopher Whale, who review and nominate the winners.
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