Since ancient times, the turtle has symbolized wisdom and balance. It is no coincidence that in the myths of Ancient Asia and the Americas, the world itself rests upon its back.
The turtle’s shell is truly remarkable: it functions both as skeleton and skin, enclosing the animal from all sides — above and below. In Latin, the core meaning of Pantex refers to the belly. We reinterpret the shell and the turtle both in the context of the natural world and within a cultural dimension.
On the wall, Pantex forms a vertical axis, connecting the foundation of the home (the floor) with the roof (the ceiling), energetically strengthening and harmonizing the space.


Poplar
1150 × 930 × 170 mm
900 × 750 × 150 mm