Two oysters are a gift from the deep. They lie on ice, their moist, mother-of-pearl beds echoing the boundless ocean. They are the result of its slow, powerful growth, each curve of their shells telling the story of the mysterious ebb and flow of the tides. Against the backdrop of melting ice, these oysters appear incredibly sensual, ready to share with us their salty, earthly secret.
       The black background of the painting may reflect light when photographed, so the colors in the photo and in the painting may differ slightly.