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abstract wood sculpture shadow split hand carved applewood sculpture on granite base in natural light
abstract applewood sculpture shadow split side view showing curved planes and dark carved interior
Shadow Split
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top view abstract wood sculpture applewood showing organic form and natural grain patterns
close up hand carved applewood sculpture smooth surface and natural wood grain detail
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  1. abstract wood sculpture shadow split hand carved applewood sculpture on granite base in natural light
  2. abstract applewood sculpture shadow split side view showing curved planes and dark carved interior
  3. Shadow Split
  4. abstract wood sculpture in interior setting applewood sculpture with flowers on table modern space
  5. top view abstract wood sculpture applewood showing organic form and natural grain patterns
  6. close up hand carved applewood sculpture smooth surface and natural wood grain detail
  7. close up abstract wood sculpture carved interior dark textured surface shadow split detail

Shadow Split

Shadow Split — hand-carved applewood sculpture shaped by contrast between light surfaces and dark, carved depths.

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450 €

Abstract wood sculpture “” — hand-carved applewood form exploring contrast between light and shadow.

“Shadow Split” is a one-of-a-kind hand-carved applewood sculpture built around contrast — smooth, light planes meeting deep, dark hollows that reveal the inner structure of the wood.

I never begin with a sketch. I begin with wood — and I allow it to lead.

This piece emerged through tension between surface and depth. The outer planes remain calm and continuous, while the interior opens into darker, carved spaces that absorb light rather than reflect it. The contrast is not applied — it is revealed.

I don’t carve wood. I carve what I feel — and the wood responds.

The pigmented Osmo wax deepens the natural variation of applewood, moving from warm, light amber tones on the exterior to almost black within the recesses. Nothing is hidden. The material is simply allowed to speak more clearly.

Each side presents a different presence. From one angle, the sculpture feels quiet and balanced. From another, it becomes more intense — the interior drawing the eye inward, creating a sense of depth that goes beyond the physical form.

There is no single front. This is a sculpture that unfolds through movement.

This is not decoration. It is a dialogue between light and shadow, held in material.

Presence in space

“Shadow Split” is compact but visually concentrated.

Placed on a console, shelf, or pedestal, it becomes a clear focal point without overwhelming the space. The black granite base grounds the form and introduces a subtle architectural weight, balancing the organic carving above.

The sculpture interacts strongly with light — especially directional light — which enhances the contrast between smooth surfaces and deep recesses throughout the day.

It works naturally in contemporary, minimalist, and Japandi interiors, particularly in spaces where contrast already exists — between light and dark materials, soft and raw textures, or open and enclosed forms.

Technical details

Artwork: “Shadow Split”
Material: solid applewood (hand-carved, sustainably sourced in Poland)
Finish: pigmented Osmo matte wax — no varnish, no chemical coatings
Surface: smooth outer planes, contrasted with carved interior depth

Base: polished black granite, 15 × 15 × 2 cm / 5.9″ × 5.9″ × 0.8″

Width: 37 cm / 14.6″
Height: 30 cm / 11.8″
Depth: 25 cm / 9.8″
Weight: approx. 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb

Authenticity

Hand-signed and dated by the artist
One of a kind — no reproductions, no CNC, no AI
All photos show the actual sculpture in natural light
You will receive exactly the piece shown

Shipping & information

Ready to ship from Poland (EU)
Shipping within the European Union is available directly through this website

For international collectors (USA, UK, Canada, and others), this sculpture is also available via my Etsy shop

Carefully secured packaging
Tracked and insured delivery (UPS / FedEx / DPD)

EU VAT included
Import duties to the USA are covered

VAT invoice available upon request