LOST and FOUND #33 Sculpture

This colorful, round, unique wood sculpture was inspired by the internationally known Master Wood Carver Glenn Lucas from Ireland. Early one morning I was watching him on T.V. carve a bowl on his lathe. I saw these long beautiful wood spiral shavings fall from the bowl to the floor. From that exact moment, the “Lost and Found” series began. Creating these sculptures is very time consuming. I use dyed wooden reeds which are first straight. Then I soak them in water. ONE BY ONE BY HAND I twist, curl, spiral, turn, and curve each reed that you see within the sculpture. Once they are dry, they stay in the shape I made them into. The final part is putting all these curls, spirals, shapes, and colors together ONE BY ONE BY HAND to develop a sculpture that is bursting with color and movement. In each sculpture I incorporate Lucas' natural wood shavings that have fallen to the floor and have been “LOST” or discarded. I “FOUND” them and gave them the purpose of creating something beautiful. From being “LOST” to being “FOUND”. These sculptures are so unique and definitely a conversation piece. They are full of texture and details. The soft curves of the wooden reeds are so aesthetically pleasing to look at. I hope when you look at my sculpture you will feel energized, full of life, and full of wonder. This radial sculpture will bring the "WOW" factor to any space.