Exhibit Description
GIA’s display of Perry Brent Davis’s carvings of agate and rock crystal quartz looks like a colorful seascape of otherworldly designs. A master carver, Davis is known worldwide for his nature-inspired sculptures that combine art deco, abstract and surrealistic influences. Davis and his team incorporate modern and ancient Chinese carving techniques into each piece to create larger-than-normal gemstone sculptures that emphasize the rich colors, ornamental patterns and internal features in each stone.
Exhibit Description
GIA’s display of Perry Brent Davis’s carvings of agate and rock crystal quartz looks like a colorful seascape of otherworldly designs. A master carver, Davis is known worldwide for his nature-inspired sculptures that combine art deco, abstract and surrealistic influences. Davis and his team incorporate modern and ancient Chinese carving techniques into each piece to create larger-than-normal gemstone sculptures that emphasize the rich colors, ornamental patterns and internal features in each stone.