Description
Knot
A hand-carved walnut wood vase shaped by a single flowing line
Some forms don’t begin with complexity.
They begin with one quiet gesture.
Knot is a one-of-a-kind hand-carved walnut wood vase created from a single piece of solid wood. Its form appears almost cylindrical at first, yet one gentle movement travels across the surface, dividing and reconnecting the body before disappearing near the rim.
The sculpture doesn’t seek symmetry.
It seeks balance.
Process & Material
Like all of my work, Knot was created without sketches or predetermined drawings.
The shape emerged gradually as I carved, responding to the grain, changing density, and natural character of the walnut. Every cut suggested the next one until the entire form became a continuous conversation between my hands and the wood.
The central flowing line became the defining gesture of the vase.
Rather than adding decoration, I removed material until two organic surfaces appeared to separate and embrace each other before quietly returning into a single volume.
The walnut is finished with Osmo whitening wax, creating a soft matte surface that preserves the natural grain while gently cooling the wood’s colour. Light reveals subtle transitions between pale sapwood and darker heartwood, allowing the surface to change throughout the day without ever becoming visually loud.
Inside, a removable glass tube makes the vase suitable for fresh flowers while keeping the solid wood protected. Without it, the piece naturally becomes a sculptural vessel for dried branches or simply an object appreciated for its own presence.
Presence in Space
Knot doesn’t dominate a room.
It slows it down.
Its restrained silhouette allows surrounding materials to breathe. Linen, stone, concrete, and untreated wood quietly reflect its softened walnut tones, while the carved central line catches changing light and creates gentle shadows that shift as the day passes.
With a single branch, the composition feels intentional.
Without one, the vase remains complete.
Its presence comes from proportion rather than ornament.
Authenticity
- One-of-a-kind hand-carved walnut wood vase
- Created from a single piece of solid walnut
- Signed by the artist
- Finished with breathable matte Osmo whitening wax
- Includes a removable glass tube for fresh flowers
- Photographed in natural light — no AI renders or digital visualisations
- Sustainably sourced wood with its natural grain and colour variations intentionally preserved
Technical Details
Title
Knot
Material
Solid European walnut
Finish
Osmo Whitening Wax, matte
Technique
Hand-carved and hand-sanded
Glass tube
Included
Height
27.5 cm
Dimensions
12 × 9 cm
Shape
Elliptical
Certificate No
EG-KN-2025-1
Collection
Knot 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.