Scars, 2023,wood & metal, 8.5" × 10.5" × 16.5"

This piece features a wooden head devoid of facial features, accompanied by a metal hammer, creating a powerful visual metaphor for psychological distress, trauma, and the enduring impact of violence. Driven through the top, crown, and nape of the head are numerous metal nails, evoking themes of pain, burden, endurance, and the invisible wounds carried within the mind. The upper portion of the head, extending from the crown to the neck, bears deliberate burns, cuts, and deep perforations that emphasize physical and emotional scars, reflecting the cumulative effects of suffering and human vulnerability. The absence of facial features further universalizes the work, inviting viewers to project their own experiences and interpretations onto the sculpture. The piece is finished with tung oil, which enhances the natural grain of the wood while enriching its tonal depth, creating a refined surface that contrasts with the raw intensity of its carved and distressed forms.

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