A head without facial features, horizontally divided at the forehead and separated by a series of interposed metal rods. The deliberate fragmentation creates powerful visual tension, evoking themes of division, disconnection, fractured identity, and the barriers that can separate thought, memory, and selfhood. The absence of facial features further universalizes the sculpture, encouraging viewers to engage with its symbolism through their own experiences and interpretations. The refined finish contrasts with the stark intervention of the metal rods, reinforcing the dialogue between natural form and imposed constraint.
Mental Slavery, 2023, wood & metal, 6" × 8" × 11"