Towards a Merroud Kasbah by David Morris, Portland Stone, Unique, 90cm (tallest) and 56cm (shortest) high by 24cm wide by 36cm deep, 20th Century, Abstract, Spiritual sculpture

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Towards a Merroud Kasbah by David Morris is a unique edition sculpture carved from Portland stone. The piece measures between 90 cm at its tallest and 56 cm at its shortest, with a width of 24 cm and depth of 36 cm. It presents six distinct structures, each one varying in scale and proportion, yet grouped together to form a unified whole.

Morris arranges these abstracted stone forms in a way that recalls the clustered architecture of a kasbah. Some structures rise taller and more slender, while others remain shorter and broader, creating rhythm and contrast across the composition. Their surfaces, smooth yet with subtle textural variations from the natural Portland stone, enhance the interplay of light and shadow.

The warm, pale-grey tones of the stone give the work a timeless quality. As the eye moves across the piece, one notices how each form stands alone yet contributes to the sense of community within the grouping. The variation in heights evokes a skyline, while the solidity of the material grounds the sculpture in permanence.

Transitions between the forms feel deliberate, encouraging viewers to consider both their individuality and their harmony together. The work suggests not only architectural reference but also ideas of place, settlement, and human connection to the built environment.

Through abstraction, Towards a Merroud Kasbah captures the spirit of clustered dwellings. It is both a meditation on structure and a celebration of how different parts can unite into a greater whole.