The material’s history brings the past into the present, the rugged wooden grain immortalized in metal. Each slice is unique, nuanced reflections of light in deep gray and black. The wood lives on in the metal object: deep black with light reflections, nuanced edges.
The rich texture is cast into the bronze body, showing its contrasts due to the artist’s craftsmanship working with the material. And, of course, her aspiration to create the perfect object with each piece.
The cross symbolises eternity, it can be understood as a connection between heaven and earth, spirit and matter, or even life and death.
After the broken glass was discarded in its first life due to defects, it was melted down. The character of each glass plate lives on, bringing a unique blend of colours and textures.
