Soft Pink Cast Glass Fox Skull

The Petal and the Bone: Soft Pink Cast Glass Fox Skull

Where the wild meets the whimsical, this one-of-a-kind fox skull sculpture offers a tender perspective on the traditional memento mori. Hand-cast in a delicate, translucent soft pink glass, this piece reimagines a find from the Upstate New York wilderness as an ethereal object of beauty and light.

A Gentle Reflection on Life Cycles

In the world of glass art, color tells the story. While traditional bone represents the end, this soft pink hue evokes the beginning—the flush of a spring flower, the first light of dawn, and the "childhood magic" often associated with the fox in folklore. This sculpture explores the connection between the life lived in the forest and the enduring memory left behind, softening the edges of mortality with a palette of warmth and grace.

The Mastery of Lost Wax Casting

Every anatomical nuance of the original fox skull is preserved through the lost wax casting process. Because the mold is created around a hand-sculpted wax model and then broken to reveal the final glass form, this sculpture is singular and unrepeatable. It is a heavy, solid piece of art that feels like a smooth river stone in the hand, yet looks as light as air.

Key Features

• Ethereal Soft Pink: A rare color in cast glass that shifts from a faint blush in the light to a deep, roselike glow in the shadows.

• Intricate Detail: From the delicate curve of the zygomatic arch to the fine texture of the cranium, the "cire perdue" method captures life-like accuracy.

• Upstate Origins: Directly inspired by a find in the New York wild, grounding this high-art piece in a real-world experience of hiking and discovery.

• Modern Memento Mori: A sophisticated decor piece that invites conversation about nature, resilience, and the quiet beauty of the "end."