Collection: Oyster Collection

Oysters have been vital to coastal cultures for millennia, evidenced by Native American shell middens and their use as currency in ancient Rome. Farming began as early as the 1st century AD in the Mediterranean. They gained popularity in 19th-century urban America, sold from street carts to high-end restaurants in cities like New York and New Orleans.

Today, oysters are valued for cuisine, ecology, and now art. Artist Nate Garrett captures the often overlooked complexity of these mollusks with a minimalist presentation that showcases each oyster's delicate beauty.