Martin Halpin (Mandara)
Chiang Mai
Blending Reclaimed Wood & Florals With Art Resin Into Soulful Wall Pieces. Rooted in Chiang Mai. Inspired by Nature, Craft, and the Spirit of Wabi-Sabi.
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- Martin Halpin (Mandara)
- Khwan Kao I — “Spirit of the Past I”, 2025
- Reclaimed & Salvaged Wood, Real Native Botanicals, Art Resin
- 70 x 50 x 3 cm (27.56 x 19.69 x 1.18 in)
- Signature: A signed Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request with every Mandara artwork.
- Inv: 2025-05-TH-SLR1012-TEA...
- US$610
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Slightly more dramatic in veining and visual depth, this twin companion features bold grain eyes, burnt edges, and glistening floral clusters adrift in dark resin. A natural echo to its sibling, yet with a stronger voice of its own.
“Khwan” refers to the soul, spirit, or a cherished blessing — often evoking warmth, protection, or emotional essence. “Kao” means old, past, or remembered. Together, Khwan Kao evokes a sacred or emotional gift from the past — a memory made physical.
Khwan Kao II extends this meaning as the second half of a mirrored pair: the more expressive twin, with deeper grain textures, darker resin tones, and floral clusters glistening like memories resurfacing. It’s the echo of sentiment — the soul’s recollection made tangible.
- Weight: 10.5 kg
- Subject Matter: Reclamation & Renewal — Reclaimed Beauty: Botanical, Abstract, and Wabi-Sabi Inspired.
- Current Location: Shangri La Chiang Mai
- Collections: Mandara × Shangri-La Exclusive Collection, SHANGRI-LA Chiang Mai: October - November 2025, SRL SEPT-OCT 25
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