Large Knot by Victor Matafi, Springstone, Unique, 200cm high by 60cm wide by 55cm deep, Abstract sculpture, Entwined, Twists, Green, Brown
Large Knot by Victor Matafi is a unique Shona springstone sculpture standing 200 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. Its form winds and twists upward in a continuous motion, much like a ribbon caught in an eternal loop. The sculpture’s curves are bold yet graceful, each turn flowing naturally into the next, creating a sense of endless movement.
Matafi uses the dense, dark surface of springstone to enhance the sculpture’s visual weight. The smooth, polished sections catch the light, while more subtle transitions between curves add depth and shadow. This play between highlight and darkness emphasizes the work’s dimensionality, making it feel alive as the viewer circles around it.
The twisting form suggests both strength and flexibility. It anchors itself firmly at the base, yet rises with an almost weightless elegance. Each bend feels deliberate, leading the eye upward in a slow, spiraling journey. The knots and loops interlace in a way that hints at connection, unity, and the complexity of relationships.
Viewed from different angles, Large Knot shifts character—sometimes appearing tightly bound, other times open and flowing. This constant transformation encourages prolonged viewing, rewarding those who move around it. Matafi’s work here blends raw stone with refined form, turning a solid block into an abstract statement about continuity, resilience, and the beauty of intertwined paths.
