CrucianConch: Junie Bomba Collection

Junie Bomba's one of a kind sculptures reflect his seafaring Caribbean heritage and the mystery and beauty of the conch shell. The intricate pink-porcelain-like patina with natural curves, spirals and distinctive cuts are both modern and timeless. Bomba, a well-known member of the St. Croix community and an accomplished artisan, musician and entrepreneur, works with shell as another sculptor may use marble or stone. He envisions the incredible multi-dimensional images, cutting and smoothing surfaces to bring new shapes to life. Junie Bomba's work was inspired by curiosity. After spending most of his life sailing on native sloops in the Caribbean he was admiring the common conch shell one day. He wondered what it might look like inside. So he started cutting and he couldn't believe the colors and patterns inside. Conch (pronounced 'conk') is a large sea snail in the mollusk family. They are very popularly used for food in the Caribbean. Proud and passionate about his Crucian heritage and the island's natural resources Bomba wants to give back to others and pass on his talents to future generations. He focuses on sustainability by using the recycled conch shells local fishermen don't want after they have harvested the meat.