Artist Daniel Torre
2024
Wood carving with Yakisugi finish (Yakisugi is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. (It involves burning cedar boards, smoothing them with sandpaper and wire brushes, and sealing the charred surface with natural oils.)
42 × 43 in (106.7 x 109.2 cm)
About the artwork
In “Artist Window No. 2,” Daniel Torre reimagines wood carving, turning a typically static medium into a mystical piece. The contrast of dark carved forms against natural wood grain draws viewers into a visual dance, inviting them to explore the intricate interplay of light and shadow.