Midnight Swirl

This sculpture appears to be an abstract, organically shaped wooden form—carved from Black Walnut—characterized by flowing, folded contours.

The body rises from three rounded, leg-like bases that merge into a single mass, giving it a stable yet slightly animated stance. From this base, the wood sweeps upward into undulating, ribbon-like folds that curl inward and outward, creating deep concave valleys and smooth convex ridges. The edges of these folds are crisply defined, accentuated by darker lines that trace the curves and emphasize the movement of the form.

The natural grain of the wood plays a major role in the sculpture’s visual impact. Warm brown tones transition into lighter, honey-colored highlights along the interior surfaces, enhancing the sense of depth and flow. The finish is smooth and polished, allowing the grain to read like contour lines on a map, reinforcing the sculpture’s rhythmic, wave-like motion.

Overall, the piece feels both architectural and biological—suggestive of petals unfurling, fabric frozen mid-fold, or a living organism opening itself to space—balancing precision craftsmanship with an expressive, fluid sensibility.

This bowl sculpture was carved from a beautiful piece of tight grained Black Walnut. Bleached to accent the grain lines. Satin finish. Dims: 18″ x 12″ x 12″H.