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Most People Throw Away Avocado Pits, But This Artist Carves Them Into Magical Forest Creatures
Jan Campbell was preparing an avocado for lunch one day when she was struck by the beauty of the pit inside, an object most people throw away without a second thought. After weeks of pondering its potential, a deeply pigmented surface scratch inspired her to carve away its layers until a beautiful piece of art appeared.
Ever since that day, the Irish artisan has been turning avocado pits (or 'stones,' as she calls them) into tiny, intricately detailed figurines inspired by Celtic folklore. She carves the tranquil faces of forest spirits, the flowing hair of ancient goddesses, and even a handful of wild mushrooms now and then. The miniatures can be simply displayed as statues, or worn as pendants, and are meant to provide the holder with a unique sense of companionship and comfort.
Explore some of Jan's finest creations below, and follow the links underneath them to see if they're available to buy.
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Marzo Florida 8 years ago
I love the details (the freckles on his face, the tips of the snowflake) ~♡
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Marzo Florida 8 years ago
How did they get them to have an autumn- like color?? Its so surreal yet so simple :D
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Jeeves 8 years ago
Wow. Wow. WOW. These are amazing and whimsical and magical and and and etc. I. LOVE. THESE. SOOOOO. MUCH. You are truely talented and the settings for all of the pictures are sooooo wonderful and make the carvings even more amazing. Awesome work!!
Andrew Keane 8 years ago
These are some of the most beautiful creations I've seen on Bored Panda for a while.
Mark Ginsel 8 years ago
Sometimes I feel down when the banality creeps in. Then art like this happens & I am renewed.
Cheryl Fontaine 8 years ago
I think this woman is enormously talented! All I ever do with mine is plant them.
Norman van Druten 8 years ago
Awesome!! You a absolutely gifted. I never once considered doing something like this with an avo pit. Your work and talent is out of this world.
Heather Brown 8 years ago
Amazing work! I wish I could afford one... They are kinda pricey haha, but worth every penny. You can see that a lot of time and patience has gone into these creations. Wonderful!
Pascal Braun 5 years ago
Amazing work. What kind of avocado seed/pit are you using? I can never find any that big.
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
Reminds me of Tagua nut art. My hands are small & fingers have nerve damage in the tips, which actually makes them better at some fine detail work...but I could never do this!
Melissa Nunya 8 years ago
So she has to be one of the few people who get excited when there is a giant pit in her avocado;)
endelbendel 8 years ago
Then puts them back? Hope we cut open an avocado and find one like this.
Jeeves 8 years ago
Wow. Wow. WOW. These are amazing and whimsical and magical and and and etc. I. LOVE. THESE. SOOOOO. MUCH. You are truely talented and the settings for all of the pictures are sooooo wonderful and make the carvings even more amazing. Awesome work!!
Andrew Keane 8 years ago
These are some of the most beautiful creations I've seen on Bored Panda for a while.
Mark Ginsel 8 years ago
Sometimes I feel down when the banality creeps in. Then art like this happens & I am renewed.
Cheryl Fontaine 8 years ago
I think this woman is enormously talented! All I ever do with mine is plant them.
Norman van Druten 8 years ago
Awesome!! You a absolutely gifted. I never once considered doing something like this with an avo pit. Your work and talent is out of this world.
Heather Brown 8 years ago
Amazing work! I wish I could afford one... They are kinda pricey haha, but worth every penny. You can see that a lot of time and patience has gone into these creations. Wonderful!
Pascal Braun 5 years ago
Amazing work. What kind of avocado seed/pit are you using? I can never find any that big.
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
Reminds me of Tagua nut art. My hands are small & fingers have nerve damage in the tips, which actually makes them better at some fine detail work...but I could never do this!
Melissa Nunya 8 years ago
So she has to be one of the few people who get excited when there is a giant pit in her avocado;)
endelbendel 8 years ago
Then puts them back? Hope we cut open an avocado and find one like this.
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