A Happy Surprise by Martin Scorey, Glass, Metal, Wood, Unique, 87cm high by 34cm wide by 20cm deep, Body, Figurative, Humorous, Male, Men, People, Tribal sculpture

This piece by Martin Scorey is a unique figurative sculpture combining wood, metal, and glass to create a bold and expressive work of contemporary tribal-inspired art. Measuring 87 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, this piece captures a moment of humour and vitality, celebrating the human form through a dynamic, patterned design.

The sculpture depicts a male face adorned with red, white, and black patterns, applied with a playful and deliberate aesthetic. These vibrant colours highlight the figure’s features, accentuating the eyes, mouth, and contours of the face, while metal and glass elements add depth, reflectivity, and visual contrast. Scorey’s approach blends figurative realism with stylized abstraction, producing a figure that is simultaneously approachable, ceremonial, and infused with character.

Through carefully carved lines, patterned surfaces, and a confident vertical composition, A Happy Surprise conveys personality, energy, and storytelling. The interplay of wood, metal, and glass enhances texture and dimension, guiding the viewer’s gaze across the sculpture and revealing new details from every angle. As a result, the work functions both as a decorative statement piece and as a study in human expression and cultural symbolism.

Rooted in contemporary tribal-inspired sculpture, A Happy Surprise is ideal for collectors of figurative art, wooden tribal sculptures, and expressive contemporary works. Its striking colour palette, imaginative design, and confident craftsmanship make it a compelling centrepiece for gallery exhibitions, private collections, or interior displays, celebrating both artistic skill and the humour, character, and vitality of the human form.