No 4 Green Tub

Cris is a slender seagull Shellfolk, balanced lightly on a sculptural base of green-toned shell. Her wings are lifted but steady, shaped from pale shell pieces that taper into soft, translucent edges. Her posture feels attentive rather than hurried, as if she has paused mid-step to observe what is happening around her. In the story, Cris is the seagull who watches first and acts with care, choosing patience over speed while the Shellfolk wait for the sea sparkles to appear.

Marlow the Tide Wolf is a sculptural Shellfolk figure formed from coral, bone, and tide worn shell, giving him a weathered, ancient presence. His head rises from a solid base like a natural outcrop, with layered shell and coral textures shaped into the suggestion of ears, muzzle, and brow. The materials retain their natural colours, from pale bone and cream shell to warmer rust and amber tones, as if polished slowly by waves. A small green tie encircles his neck, a subtle detail that adds character without softening his serious stance. Marlow appears in the story of Marlow the Tide Wolf, where he learns to stop guarding the shore against change and instead greet the tide as something living and necessary.

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Neville is a seated Shellfolk figure formed from pale shells and coral, with long bent legs and dark shell shoes resting lightly on the ground. His rounded shell head is hand drawn with a solemn, gentle expression, marked by deep eyes and a quiet mouth. A small shell cap sits low on his head, and his hands rest close to his body, giving him a still, grounded presence. Neville appears in the story of Neville and the Sand That Remembers, where he helps carry bowls of sea sparkle light and quietly supports others while learning to live alongside grief, choosing where and how to stand.

Nib is a small Shellfolk creature with oversized shell ears that rise above his head. His body is formed from warm toned shells arranged into a rounded torso, with small shell feet and dark shell accents. Fine whiskers extend from his face, and his expression is alert and curious. His stance suggests attentiveness, as though he is listening closely to sounds carried by the sea.

Pearlina is a Shellfolk dancer set within a large, luminous shell, as if caught mid performance inside a moment of stillness. Her figure is formed from carefully arranged shells, with a scallop shell skirt fanning outward like a frozen twirl. Dark shell shapes curve at her sides, while smaller shells and details create her bodice, hands, and delicate facial features. She wears a small hat and holds a blue shell accessory, adding a sense of movement and balance to her pose. The surrounding shell backdrop is pale and pearlescent, decorated with natural seaweed like forms that frame her gently rather than confine her. Pearlina appears in the story of Pearlina, where she learns that stillness has its own rhythm and that quiet can deepen, rather than diminish, expression.

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The Sea Gremlin is a compact, seated Shellfolk figure with a mischievous yet thoughtful presence. His head is formed from textured shell with a wide mouth and small red details, topped by two very large shell ears that curve outward and upward, giving him an alert, listening posture. Short horn like shell elements rise from the top of his head, reinforcing his curious, otherworldly character. His torso is a smooth, speckled oval shell, rounded and grounded, resting securely on a scalloped shell base. His arms are made from ridged spiral shells, bent inward as if mid gesture or mid thought, and his legs are short and sturdy, formed from small textured shells tucked beneath him. This piece represents the Sea Gremlin from the Shellfolk stories, known for hearing everything the sea has to say and learning when to listen rather than intervene.

A low, four-legged Shellfolk figure shaped like a small shore-dog, with an elongated body, gently curved legs, and a relaxed stance close to the ground. The surface is layered with shell and textured material, giving him a worn, well-travelled look. In the story, Tillo is the gentle shore-dog who belongs wherever he goes, moving easily among the Shellfolk.