Heirloom Installation View | James Gilbert
An installation composed of nine hand-carved wooden sculptures displayed on a grouping of antique chairs, tables, and stools. Each sculpture presents distinct anthropomorphic forms with varied proportions, simplified facial features, and carved surfaces finished in stain, paint, and wax. The furniture functions as an integral structural element, establishing multiple elevations and relationships between the individual sculptures. Together, the installation combines carved wood, metal hardware, and found furniture into a single spatial composition that encourages movement around the work and shifting viewpoints

