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.)
35 × 36 in (88.9 x 91.4 cm)
About the artwork
In “Black Forest No. 4” Daniel Torre has reimagined the possibilities of wood carving, transforming a traditionally static medium into an evocation of the ethereal and the transient. The understated yet powerful contrast of the dark carved forms against the natural wood grain further heightens the sense of dynamism, drawing the viewer into a kind of visual dance. This work clearly exemplifies the artist’s virtuosic skill and his ability to push the boundaries of his craft.