Sai Fai — “Charred Flame Edge” by Martin Halpin (Mandara)

This reclaimed redwood slab holds fire in its grain and shadow in its shape. Native blossoms rise from a jet-black resin void, where one end is scorched — a burnt edge that speaks of time, resilience, and the quiet mystery of transformation.

Martin Halpin (Mandara)
Sai Fai — “Charred Flame Edge”, 2025
Reclaimed & Salvaged Wood, Real Native Botanicals, Art Resin
70 x 44 x 3 cm (27.56 x 17.32 x 1.18 in)
Signature: A signed Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request with every Mandara artwork.
Inv: 2025-05-TH-SLR00-RDW-4...
US$275
Available

A poetic expression referring to a serene blue sky. Symbolizes hope, renewal, and the stillness that follows release.

Weight: 10.0 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

Other Work From Martin Halpin (Mandara)

Stilled Vignette by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Stilled Vignette

River Bloom III by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — River Bloom III

Side Current by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Side Current

River Bloom II by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — River Bloom II

Sak Yai “Great Honor” by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Sak Yai “Great Honor”

Sak Lek - “Little Honor” by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Sak Lek - “Little Honor”

Tao Phae — “The Tall Sapling” by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Tao Phae — “The Tall Sapling”

The Weight of Bloom by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — The Weight of Bloom

Soft Flame, Soft Flower by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Soft Flame, Soft Flower

Ruea Daeng - “Red Boat” by Martin Halpin (Mandara) — Ruea Daeng - “Red Boat”

See all artwork from Martin Halpin (Mandara)

MANDARA – BOTANICAL RESIN ART FROM CHIANG MAI

Original Works in Reclaimed Wood, Art Resin, and Botanical Inlays

Each piece holds a story. We invite you to find yours.

Mandara Studio

Based in Chiang Mai, Mandara creates wall art that honors nature’s imperfections — capturing time, texture, and organic form through salvaged wood, hand-poured resin, and botanical inlays.

Inspired by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy and a deep reverence for the natural world, every panel is sculpted with intention — letting the grain, bloom, and bubble speak for themselves.

Art is in the patience of the process.

Each piece is made from salvaged timber, often marked by time and weather — and inlaid with real botanical elements preserved in crystal-clear resin. These works evoke a quiet sense of wonder, stillness, and connection to the natural world.

Exhibited At

River City Bangkok 2024

Shangri-La Chiang Mai (August-September 2025)

Private Collections Worldwide

Mango Art Festival Chiang Mai 2024

Shangri-La Chiang Mai (October-November 2025)

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