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Dualis hand-carved walnut wood vase displayed with natural branches in a modern gallery-style interior.
Dualis
Side view of the Dualis walnut vase highlighting its organic carved form and natural wood grain.
Top view of the Dualis walnut vase revealing its sculpted interior and contrasting grain.
Dualis
Close-up of the sculpted interior of the walnut vase showing natural grain, knots and hand-carved texture.
Close-up of the interior cavity of the hand-carved walnut vase illuminated by natural light.
Dualis hand-carved walnut vase displayed in a modern organic interior with natural light, linen curtains and minimalist décor.
  1. Dualis hand-carved walnut wood vase displayed with natural branches in a modern gallery-style interior.
  2. Dualis
  3. Side view of the Dualis walnut vase highlighting its organic carved form and natural wood grain.
  4. Top view of the Dualis walnut vase revealing its sculpted interior and contrasting grain.
  5. Dualis
  6. Close-up of the sculpted interior of the walnut vase showing natural grain, knots and hand-carved texture.
  7. Close-up of the interior cavity of the hand-carved walnut vase illuminated by natural light.
  8. Dualis hand-carved walnut vase displayed in a modern organic interior with natural light, linen curtains and minimalist décor.

Dualis

Dualis is a one-of-a-kind hand-carved walnut vase exploring the quiet dialogue between smooth sculptural form and the untamed beauty hidden within the wood. Its flowing silhouette and richly textured interior reveal a different character from every angle, as shifting walnut tones interact with natural light.

Dualis

Dualis is a one-of-a-kind hand-carved walnut wood vase shaped around the quiet dialogue between harmony and imperfection.

Carved from a single piece of European walnut, its flowing exterior conceals a dramatically textured interior where the natural grain, knots, and irregularities remain intentionally visible. The contrast is subtle yet unmistakable, allowing calm and rawness to exist within the same form.

As light moves across the surface, walnut reveals shifting tones—from pale ivory and warm cappuccino hues to deep chocolate browns and dark mineral-like veins—making the vase appear different from every angle.

Process & Material

I carved Dualis without sketches or predetermined plans, allowing the walnut to guide each decision along the way.

While shaping the exterior, I searched for soft, uninterrupted curves that would feel almost effortless. Inside, however, I chose not to erase everything the tree had lived through. The inner cavity still carries traces of knots, changing grain and natural transitions that could never be designed on paper.

Rather than hiding these differences, I allowed them to become part of the composition.

Every surface was carved and refined by hand using handheld carving tools before being carefully sanded and finished with a natural matte Osmo hardwax oil. The finish protects the wood while preserving its authentic texture and allowing the walnut to continue responding beautifully to changing light.

Presence in Space

Dualis occupies a space somewhere between sculpture and functional object.

Whether displayed with delicate branches, fresh flowers in the included glass insert, or standing empty, it creates a quiet focal point rather than demanding attention.

Its sculptural silhouette changes continuously as you walk around it. Light enters the opening, settles inside the darker interior, then returns to the softly curved exterior, creating a gentle rhythm of shadow and reflection.

It feels naturally at home in contemporary, Japandi, wabi-sabi and gallery-inspired interiors where natural materials and silence become part of the atmosphere.

Authenticity

  • One of a kind — no copies or reproductions
  • Hand-carved from a single piece of sustainably sourced European walnut
  • Signed and dated by the artist
  • Finished with natural matte, non-toxic Osmo hardwax oil
  • Photographed in natural light
  • Every photograph shows the actual artwork — never AI-generated or rendered
  • Natural variations, knots, and grain transitions are intentionally preserved as part of the design

Technical Details

Title: Dualis

Material: Solid European walnut

Finish: Natural matte Osmo hardwax oil

Technique: Hand-carved, hand-sanded

Height: 44 cm (17.3 in)

Width: 20 × 14 cm (7.9 × 5.5 in)

Opening: 20 cm deep × Ø 2 cm (7.9 × 0.8 in)

Glass insert: Included for fresh flowers

Signature: Engraved Ewelina Głowacz, dated 2025

Care: Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Use the included glass insert for water. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.

Collection

Dualis now belongs to a private collection.

This one-of-a-kind walnut vase continues its story in a new home, while remaining part of the evolving body of work presented in this gallery.

I never recreate previous pieces. Each sculpture and vessel begins without sketches, shaped through an intuitive dialogue with a unique piece of wood, ensuring that every work exists only once.

Weight 1,5 kg
Dimensions 14 × 20 × 44 cm