Finding the Right Way by Victor Matafi, Opal Stone, Unique, 260cm high by 90cm wide by 63cm deep, Figurative sculpture, Entwined, Twists, Green
Finding the Right Way by Victor Matafi is a Shona opal stone sculpture standing 260 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. At first glance, the eye follows the twisting form, rising smoothly from the base before looping back on itself. The lines curl and knot, creating a dynamic flow that feels both deliberate and organic.
The piece moves in continuous motion. The curves rise, bend, and fold, leading the eye upward, then downward as the shape loops and intertwines. Each twist contrasts with the next, giving a sense of tension and release, while the knot near the centre creates a visual anchor. The twisting shapes suggest a journey, as if the sculpture is exploring multiple paths simultaneously.
The polished opal stone gleams with subtle variations in tone. Lighter and darker greys accentuate the curves and edges, highlighting the depth and complexity of the twists. Shadows cast along the intertwining forms emphasize the sculpture’s three-dimensionality, making the viewer move around it to fully appreciate its flow.
Overall, the sculpture conveys movement, struggle, and resolution. The intertwined forms suggest persistence, the continuous line representing a journey toward clarity or understanding. Matafi balances abstraction and fluidity, turning a single block of stone into a twisting narrative of motion and determination.
