{"title":"Collector Works","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind oddity art created for collectors of the unusual. As artists carving our own path through the art world, we bring together ethically sourced bones, skulls, insects, botanicals and found natural treasures to create original works that resist convention. Handcrafted in South Africa for cabinets of curiosity, eclectic spaces and those who find beauty beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mother-moth","title":"Mother Moth","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBone Fairy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting piece, titled \"Mother Moth,\" presents a mixed media exploration of fantasy and nature. The central figure, cut from a thrifted art book, is reimagined as a fairy adorned with moth wings, nestled within a magical forest and underwater scene. 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Each bone has been cleaned, preserved, and precisely positioned to showcase the rat’s anatomy, from its fine ribcage to its intricate limbs and delicate skull. The organic textures of the wood complement the skeletal form, creating a harmonious blend of life and decay, science and artistry. This piece is both a memento mori and a celebration of nature’s craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of oddities, natural history enthusiasts, or those who appreciate the quiet poetry of preserved remains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240mm (L) by 100mm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn black mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obscure Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42510364016710,"sku":"1","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4486\/4582\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-02-10at2.29.03PM_3.jpg?v=1739199861"},{"product_id":"hickory-dickory","title":"Hickory Dickory","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMouse in Vintage Clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rearticulated mouse skeleton positioned inside an alarm clock, surrounded by cogs, creates a visual metaphor for the rat race. 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There's always something new to be found in these meticulous nature compositions, especially for those that are curious enough to take the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100mm by 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox frame under slightly curved glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage brass frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obscure Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45022424989766,"sku":null,"price":3375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4486\/4582\/files\/IMG_20260508_164207_01f48503-ab25-4764-8907-f9f3abb00a34.jpg?v=1778396138"},{"product_id":"besties","title":"Bestie","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eThe value of friendship in this life is immeasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eFriends are what motivate us to keep pushing on and cheering for us to succeed, all the while reminding us to still have fun (and a few good laughs) along the way. This mixed media collage speaks of friendship, silliness, loyalty, commitment and a sprinkle of tomfoolery for good measure. These beautiful besties are adorned with real butterfly wings, under a mandala halo of butterflies with snake bones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200mm by 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox frame under glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrange, Unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obscure Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45022441635910,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4486\/4582\/files\/IMG_20260508_162658.jpg?v=1778397412"},{"product_id":"framed-butterflies-in-vintage-frame","title":"Framed Butterflies in Vintage Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal butterfly specimens pinned on black velvet, and adorned with natural  locally found elements, set under glass in a vintage, ornate shadow box. The stark contrast between the strength of brass and the fragility of a butterfly makes this artwork a bold conversational piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal butterfly specimens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried flowers on black velvet backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size approx. 310mm x 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obscure Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45082591526982,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4486\/4582\/files\/IMG_20260526_164524.jpg?v=1779817174"},{"product_id":"rearticulated-shrew-skeleton","title":"Rat Race #3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hands of time only flow in one direction, and for each of us, at the end of the line awaits the inevitable. But what if we can find ways to turn back the clock and march headstrong against the current of the procession? Could it be found in a creative flow state, taking us back to a time when creating was nothing but play or perhaps find our solace in the present, knowing that as long as we hold to the Now, the future can never consume us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRearticulated shrew skeleton in a naturally weathered vintage clock diorama, with a backdrop of static gears and machinery.  Below, an mysterious figure treks against the grain, always a step ahead of death. Certainly odd and a one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal shrew skeleton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock size 140mm x 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obscure Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45082716045382,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4486\/4582\/files\/IMG_20260526_162951.jpg?v=1779817251"},{"product_id":"mouse-mandala-clock","title":"Mouse Mandala Clock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:780e45fa-7878-42af-8c9f-bc95403bfe32-10\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:780e45fa-7878-42af-8c9f-bc95403bfe32-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:780e45fa-7878-42af-8c9f-bc95403bfe32-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"376dbcbf-a834-4c0a-8f69-394612c64c86\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eThe beauty of this piece lies in its symmetry. 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Displayed in a vintage alarm clock. The soft tones, natural textures, and negative space work with the polished steel frame to convey a subtle gothic energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock size 110mm x 85mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obscure Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45082730594374,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4486\/4582\/files\/IMG_20260526_163640.jpg?v=1779818224"},{"product_id":"turkey-skull","title":"Turkey Skull","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"110\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA real turkey skull displayed on a wooden base. 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