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 II — “Spirit of the Past II”, 2025
- Reclaimed & Salvaged Wood, Real Native Botanicals, Art Resin
- 69 x 50 x 3 cm (27.17 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-SLR1013-TEA...
- US$610
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The first of a mirrored pair, this fluid twin river composition is built from richly knotted Thai wood. Floating petals and native florals burst against a resinous black field, lending elegance and grounded beauty to any space.
“Khwan” signifies the soul, inner spirit, or a cherished presence — something held close and protected. “Kao” (เก่า) means old, previous, or belonging to the past. Together, Khwan Kao can be interpreted as “a soul from the past” or “a treasured memory.”
Khwan Kao I represents the quieter twin — composed, elegant, and grounded. With floating petals and balanced grain, it feels like the first echo of remembrance, calm yet radiant. Where Twin II may stir emotion, Twin I invites stillness — a memory gently recalled, not yet faded.
- 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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