Homage to Barbara by Anon Unknown, Copper, Steel, Wood, Unique, 69cm high by 31cm wide by 24cm deep, Abstract, Fantasy, Fish, Marine, Sculpture

Homage to Barbara is a striking exploration of form and material, crafted from copper, steel, and wood. Standing 69cm high, 31cm wide, and 24cm deep, this unique sculpture invites viewers to examine its layered construction from every angle.

At its core sits a solid wooden block, its organic grain providing a warm counterpoint to the cool glint of metal. Surrounding this central mass are thin, fin-like extensions, each one carefully shaped and attached to radiate outward. They create a sense of movement, like frozen ripples or the ridged surface of a shell catching light.

Threaded through this wooden core and its radiating elements are slender steel and copper wires. These lines pierce the form, tying together the heavy and the delicate, the grounded and the airy. They catch glimmers of light, creating a subtle shimmer that shifts as you move around the piece.

Together, the fins and wires feel like an abstract exoskeleton, structured yet flowing. The contrasting materials, earthy wood, warm copper, industrial steel, speak to balance and tension. Each element relies on the other for strength and harmony.

Viewed up close, the intricate layering reveals the artist’s attention to negative space and light. Step back, and the whole form appears to hover, caught between solidity and openness. Homage to Barbara stands as a meditation on balance, connection, and the energy held within a single, unified shape.