Michael Aram Tortoise Frame

The Flights of Fancy Collection is a series of unique objects that celebrate whimsy in daily life. Whether seen individually or among other pieces, they evoke a sense of charm and fantasy. Drawing profoundly from Aram’s background as a sculptor, each piece emerges from hand-sculpted clay and offers a child-like quality with an inherent depth of meaning.

I am fascinated by tortoises and how their shells trace their long lifespan. Tortoise shells symbolize protection from the outside world just as the homes we create give us a sense of safety and well-being. The patterning and deep, rich colors of the tortoise shell feel so luxurious and exotic to me. -M.