Maker’s Motif II | One-of-One Metal & Stone Landscape
Maker’s Motif II | One-of-One Metal & Stone Landscape
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A landscape built in layers, a story told through stone. Maker’s Motif II is an original, one-of-one dimensional mural, entirely hand-fabricated by Bootleg Silver Co. and selected by JADEscape for its richly considered meeting of natural materials, found objects, and sculptural metalwork.
Across a brass faceplate, individually hand-cut and textured copper and silver form a continuous mountain range. Maw Sit Sit anchors the composition, while projecting stones and botanical forms create physical depth. As your perspective changes, shadows move through the work and previously quiet details come forward.
A landscape in stone
Rattlesnake turquoise rises at the left beside cactus-inspired blooms of Guatemalan jade and Mediterranean coral. Vintage silver beads, found in an antique store, become dimensional flower petals accented with jade blossoms and warm gold-tone centers.
In the foreground, larger hand-formed silver flowers hold Mother-of-Pearl centers among raw turquoise and additional botanical elements. Hand-stamped floral impressions and patterned silver wire carry the composition’s botanical rhythm across the metalwork.
Above the mountains, an Ammolite sun reveals flashes of red, orange, and green with changing light and viewing angle. Arizona Gem Silica inlay brings another material connection to the American Southwest.
The presentation
The frame continues the material story. A handmade layered mat combines two textures of distressed leather: a dark brown oiled inner field and a rustic surround. A narrow snakeskin accent borders the mural within a deep shadowbox that preserves its sculptural depth.
Materials & dimensions
- Metals: Brass faceplate; hand-cut and textured copper and silver; vintage silver beads; gold-tone accents; hand-stamped and patterned silver elements
- Stone & organic materials: Maw Sit Sit, Rattlesnake turquoise, Guatemalan jade, Mediterranean coral, Mother-of-Pearl, Ammolite, Arizona Gem Silica, and raw turquoise
- Presentation: Distressed leather, snakeskin accent, and deep shadowbox frame
- Original mural: Approximately 4 × 6 inches
- Framed dimensions: Approximately 8 × 10 inches
- Artist: Bootleg Silver Co.
- Availability: Finished and framed, available for acquisition
One composition, never repeated
Each component was individually selected and assembled by hand, with metalwork cut, formed, textured, and layered for this composition. Vintage and found materials sit alongside natural stone and newly fabricated elements. Maker’s Motif II exists only once.
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Know Your Stone
What is Type A jade?
TypeA jade is natural, untreated stone — no bleaching, no polymer filling, no dye.It's the collector standard and the only grade we carry at JADEscape.Provenance documentation is available on request.
What is the difference between jadeite and nephrite?
Both are true jade, but different minerals.Jadeite is rarer, harder, and found in vivid colors including ImperialGreen.Nephrite is tougher with a silky texture, ranging from creamy white to deep forest green.We carry both.
What is Imperial Green jade?
ImperialGreen is the most prized color grade in jadeite — a vivid, evenly saturated green produced by trace chromium in the stone's crystal structure.TrueImperialGreen is highly translucent,with a depth of color that seems to glow from within.AtJADEscape, when we carry ImperialGreen material, it is always TypeA — natural and untreated.
How do I care for my jade piece?
Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap.Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and prolonged sun exposure.Store separately to prevent scratching.With proper care,Type A jade lasts generations.
Do you provide certificates of authenticity?
At JADEscape, we source directly from the mines and the carvers themselves — our provenance comes from the relationship, not a certificate.The jade certification industry is largely unregulated and most commonly used by resellers.We can tell you exactly where a piece came from, who carved it, and what makes it genuine — because we were there.