This sculpture is a wall-mounted relief carved from a single piece of Maple. It takes the form of a spiral shell, strongly reminiscent of a nautilus or ammonite, and visually echoes the Fibonacci or golden-ratio spiral found in nature.
The surface is deeply hand-carved with radiating grooves that fan outward from a small central opening, creating a sense of motion and growth. Each ridge is irregular and faceted, showing clear tool marks that emphasize craftsmanship and texture rather than smooth perfection. The carving transitions from tighter, sharper ridges near the center to broader, flowing planes toward the outer edge.
The natural wood grain is an integral part of the design, with warm honey and caramel tones, darker streaks, and subtle variations that enhance the organic feel. The outer edge is slightly raised and smoother, framing the spiral like a natural boundary.
Carved from a beautiful ambrosia silver maple tree. The design was inspired by the Fibonacci golden spiral. Carved, textured and finished with satin lacquer. Dims: 26″W x 16″H x 2″D.