Nautilus

Drawing inspiration from the nautilus shell, Paula Murray created this work to celebrate the rhythmic energy paralleled in nature and society. The mathematically correct architecture of the symbolic spiral structure instills energy, strength, power, and unity into the work. Whether viewed from below on the first floor or at eye level from the second floor, Nautilus reveals an airy sense of movement with a continuous play of light and shadow. The lustrous and delicate appearance of the work is achieved through the use of translucent porcelain arcs, with each arc individually moulded and fired in an electric kiln to 2400 F to achieve translucency. Paula Murray is one of Canada's leading contemporary craft artists. Living in Gatineau Park on the shore of Meech Lake, Murray has been a studio potter for more than thirty years.