Sammys Beach Ruby I | Pressed by the Sea

A Coastal Botanical in Crimson Tides

Collected near Sammy’s Beach in East Hampton, this vivid red seaweed specimen was carefully pressed and preserved by hand. Its bold, fan-like structure and deep ruby color are layered over a softly marbled suminagashi paper in stone grey—a blend of contrast and calm, tide and terrain.

Marbled by Water, Framed by Hand

The swirling background is created using the ancient Japanese technique of suminagashi—ink floated on water and transferred to paper—evoking the shifting currents of the shoreline. The ruby-toned seaweed, collected with care, is carefully composed to preserve its natural form, bringing sculptural energy to the softened tide.

Mounted & Ready to Frame

This piece is professionally matted in an off white archival mat, measuring 10×10", with an 8¼ × 8¼" opening. It is square in format and ready to drop into a standard frame. One-of-a-kind and assembled in our East Hampton studio, this work reflects the stillness and strength found at the water’s edge.

Art from the Edge of the Bay

Perfect for coastal homes, collectors of natural science-inspired art, or anyone drawn to the rich hues of marine flora. This piece brings together the organic and the ornamental—both wild and meditative.

From the Suminagashi Impressions Collection

Part of Pressed by the Sea, a series within our Suminagashi Impressions collection under Suminagashi Springs, where sea-gathered marine flora is layered over hand-marbled paper to tell quiet stories of tide, texture, and time. Made exclusively by CEDAR Y SAND.