Totem by Jim Unsworth, Steel, Unique, 198cm high by 62cm wide by 11cm deep, Abstract sculpture

Totem by Jim Unsworth is a unique abstract steel sculpture standing at 198cm tall. Bold and vertical, the piece resembles a modern totem, a symbolic column rising with quiet authority. Its core is a sleek steel beam, cool and industrial in tone. This creates a strong contrast with the colourful elements that climb along one side.

Attached to the beam are various abstract shapes. These forms, organic and geometric, add rhythm, movement, and a playful energy to the sculpture. Each is painted in a vivid hue, drawing the eye upward in a visual journey. As you move around the work, the composition shifts. Angles change, shadows stretch, and the colours interact with light in new ways.

Despite its simplicity, the sculpture feels dynamic. The contrast between the rigid steel and the lively colours gives the piece balance. The forms suggest symbols, but remain open-ended. They may evoke language, faces, or fragments of memory, depending on the viewer.

The name Totem adds further depth. It hints at storytelling, identity, or ritual, yet the interpretation remains abstract and personal.

With its minimal structure and thoughtful detail, Jim Unsworth’s Totem bridges the mechanical and the expressive. It’s a sculpture that invites both contemplation and curiosity, standing tall like a signal or signpost in space.