Abstract Wood Sculpture - The Return To Equilibrium No.1 - 2020 - Western Red Cedar, Wax Sculpture

The change in grain colour adds another layer of balance to the piece. The lighter top is reminiscent of a snow-capped mountain. The wax brings out the richness of the amber-brown and almost golden-bronze cream. The form on paper struck me and after some further studying of it I noticed the multidirectionality which can be seen in some of my other work. This slight tension regarding the uncertainty as to which part is the "head" lends itself to the theme of almost ironic harmony of seemingly opposing parts. The title: "The Return To Equilibrium No.1" makes reference to biological systems. The carving block consists of two joined pieces of wood with aligned grain. It was carved with a variety of hand tools; notably, a swedish hook knife for hollowing out the inside. The refined concave recessions coax the eye into their inviting depths of silent space. The following was written at the inception of the form: The swallowing waves Turned in with colossal power, The sky shook with roaring laughter As we sat quietly eating lunch. ~Mike Sasaki 2020

Sculpture:Wax on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:5.8 W x 6.5 H x 4 D in

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