Sculpture Helix 3, Turned Wood, Lathe Sculpted Artwork, Dynamic

This is called Helix #3 it is part of an ongoing series I have been doing. The original inspiration comes from the composition of the DNA molecule. One of the primary goals of this series of lathe sculpted pieces is to achieve a sense of motion & movement from a stationary object. The pierced chopsticks create a dynamic pattern of movement that travels up & down the piece in a spiral as they wrap around the inner vase twice. Helix #3 is made out of Bocote wood, that was plantation grown in central America, & chopsticks. the process of sculpting begins on the wood lathe. I first turned the piece of Bocote into a hollow vase with an open top. Each pierce is precisely drilled prior to beginning an extensive sanding, polishing, finishing & buffing process involving over 25 steps. Then each chopstick is carefully inserted & permanently cemented in place. Overall Helix #3 is 11 tall & approximately 12 3/4 across. The inner vase is approximately 3 5/8 in diameter. This sculpture is inscribed on the bottom with my name, the year created (2012), the wood, the name of the piece & the name Spiritwolf. All of my lathe sculpted art pieces are inscribed with this name. According to family legend, this was the surname of a long ago ancestor & is included as a way to honor my history. This mesmerizing sculpture that would make a wonderful addition to anyone's art collection. Sculpture Helix 3, Turned Wood, Lathe Sculpted Artwork, Dynamic