Caroline Sharp

Work selected as part of Exhibition on theme of Cup at Devon Guild.

Cup or cupule …… a vessel containing a nut or seed.

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow”

“Every majestic oak tree was once a nut who stood his ground”

“Carry on acorn and remain forever young”

The 3 small vessels or cupules have been made as a response to the above proverbs and represent the essence of the acorn cup, the seed of the oak tree – in this case the evergreen oak; quercus ilex.

The potential energy of the acorn within its protective layered vessel and the ultimate release are explored here.