Truth is the First Casualty | James Gilbert

Hand-carved wooden sculpture composed of intertwined reclining anthropomorphic figures with elongated limbs, multiple heads, and overlapping bodies. The surface is finished with stain, ink, varnish, and wax, revealing carved tool marks and the natural wood grain.

A hand-carved wooden sculpture composed of interconnected anthropomorphic figures arranged in a low, horizontal composition. Multiple bodies overlap and interlock through elongated limbs, simplified heads, and compressed torsos, creating a dense network of carved forms that changes from different viewpoints. The sculpture retains visible tool marks, faceted carving, and subtle surface irregularities throughout. Layers of stain, ink, varnish, and wax enhance the natural grain of the wood while preserving evidence of the carving process and the tactile qualities of the material.

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