The Unfinished Burden | James Gilbert

Hand-carved wooden sculpture composed of intertwined anthropomorphic figures with elongated limbs, hands, and feet extending outward from a dense central mass. Metal elements are integrated into the construction, while stain, ink, varnish, and wax reveal the wood grain and carved surface.

A hand-carved wooden sculpture composed of multiple interconnected anthropomorphic forms arranged around a compact central structure. Elongated arms, legs, hands, and feet project in different directions, producing an open composition with shifting silhouettes from every viewpoint. Carved anatomical forms merge with abstract structural elements, while integrated metal components become part of the sculpture’s construction. Tool marks, faceted carving, and subtle surface variations remain visible beneath layers of ink, varnish, and wax, allowing the natural character of the wood to remain evident.

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