Ember Hollow is built through contrast.
Between smooth surfaces and charred depth.
Between stillness and a subtle sense of movement held within the structure.
It was not planned.
I carved it intuitively, allowing the apple wood to guide the process —
following its rhythm, its resistance, its natural direction.
The outer surfaces are smooth, refined, and darkened with natural wax,
shifting gently between warm brown tones and deep, near-black areas.
The inner form was shaped by fire.
Using the yakisugi technique, the wood was charred and then worked by hand,
creating a textured surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it.
This contrast is not decorative.
It reveals the inner structure of the material — its depth, its history, its tension.
The form stands as a sculptural object on its own,
but can also hold dried branches or flowers —
without losing its quiet presence.
It does not seek attention.
It allows it to emerge.
Each piece I create is one of a kind.
Formed once, through material, focus, and time.
“I don’t just carve wood. I carve what I feel — and the wood responds.”
— Ewelina Głowacz
Technical Details
Height: 30 cm / 11.8 in
Width: 16 cm / 6.3 in
Depth: 14 cm / 5.5 in
Opening: 2 cm diameter × approx. 17 cm depth
Weight: approx. 2 kg
Material: solid apple wood
Finish: yakisugi (charred interior), dark Osmo wax exterior
Surface: matte, smooth, and textured contrast
Signed and dated by the artist
One-of-a-kind piece. No reproductions.
All photos show the actual sculpture — no renders, no AI.
Shipping
Ships from Poland (EU)
Free delivery within the European Union
Carefully packed and protected
Tracked and insured shipping (UPS / DPD)
VAT invoice available on request
For collectors outside the EU, this piece is also available via my Etsy shop