Rebirth

Rebirth – a hand-carved walnut sculpture created from decayed wood — a form shaped by loss, transformed into quiet presence.

Description

Rebirth

“Rebirth” — a one-of-a-kind hand-carved walnut wood sculpture, shaped from decayed wood and transformed into a form of quiet renewal.

This piece is a one-of-a-kind hand-carved walnut sculpture crafted from wood that had already reached the end of its natural life.

Fragile, hollow, marked by decay — at first glance, it seemed unusable.
Yet this is exactly what drew me in.

I carved the form open, allowing the emptiness inside to become its center.
What was once soft and perishable gave way to the solid structure that remained.

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

The surface was shaped and refined by hand, then finished with natural matte wax — as if the material had passed through a quiet process of renewal.

Now it is no longer a fragment of a dying tree, but a new form — calm, grounded, and transformed.

Its hollow interior is no longer a flaw, but a presence.
It gives meaning to the entire structure.

Depending on the angle, the sculpture shifts between a defined form and an open, almost weightless gesture.
There is no single front — only a changing perception.

My sculptures are not decorations. They are quiet moments, solidified.

Presence in space

“Rebirth” is mounted on a natural black slate base with raw edges, which grounds the form and emphasizes its vertical movement. The contrast between the wood’s refined surface and the stone’s raw texture creates a balanced tension.
At 46 cm in height, this abstract wood sculpture carries a grounded yet dynamic presence. It works naturally on a console, pedestal, or in an open space where it can be viewed from multiple angles. Its form interacts strongly with light, making it especially responsive to changing daylight conditions. It pairs well with natural materials — stone, linen, raw textures — and fits within minimalist, Japandi, and contemporary interiors.

Technical details

Artwork: “Rebirth”
Material: solid European walnut (from naturally aged and decayed wood)
Height: 34 cm / 13.4″
Width: 26 cm / 10.2″
Base: natural black slate with raw edges — 30 × 20 cm / 11.8″ × 7.9″
Finish: natural matte Osmo wax — no lacquers, no synthetic coatings
Technique: fully hand-carved and hand-sanded

Authenticity

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 (no renders)

Private Collection

This sculpture is now part of a private collection in Kuriany, Poland.

“Very good art, highly recommended.”

Private collector, Poland