“Gilded Tropic”
Commission for The Shelborne by Proper Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
(2025)

“Gilded Tropic” is a ceramic sculpture set inspired by the ornate geometry of Art Deco architecture and the natural richness of South Florida’s flora and coral reef forms. Each piece merges classical relief techniques with contemporary ceramic surfaces, echoing the timeless elegance of the Shelborne’s mid-century legacy.