Castanets Sculpture

Castanet’s form is an opening bud of cedar, oak, barn wood and found objects. One can hold Castanet in one’s open hands, -revealing itself as a book might. It is light and aromatic- the various woods have been charred, stained and carved, exemplifying the cyclical nature of existence. Sprout, bloom and decay. My assemblage series comes out of the post-minimalist tradition, which this piece in particular exemplifies. It holds nothing in excess, and lacks nothing; yet is tempered by organic, harmonious elements.