Details
Material
avocado wood, yakisugi technique, brass, horsehair, encaustic, animal ashes, cacomixtle skull, and dear horn. Mask carved in avocado wood by Master Felipe Horta and Master Heriberto Castillo from Tócuaro, Michoacán.
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
The artwork features a striking monochrome composition with a black, flowing mass resembling long hair emerging from a wooden pedestal. The dark, gestural strokes create a captivating and enigmatic presence, evoking a sense of mystery and the uncanny. The artist's distinctive technique employs unconventional materials to explore themes of identity, transformation, and the human condition. This thought-provoking piece challenges the viewer's perception and invites deeper contemplation about the nature of art and its ability to convey profound emotional and conceptual resonance. ...