Artwork details
- Medium : Wood Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 6.7in, Height: 22.8in, Depth: 2.4in
About this artwork
The ash is one of the artist's favorite trees with its slender branches and pinnate leaves that let sunlight through. In the traditional teachings of nature it is also assigned to the sun. A small 'sun', a harmonious symmetrical sculpture with a circular opening in the center, emerged from its wood. It has a slim shape and appears dynamic despite its simple shape. The cracks in the wood are closed, the wood is waxed and the sculpture is mounted on…
a dark stone block.
Michael Rofka
Germany
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Residency Participant
- Works on commission
« The shapes and colors around me seemed to become a language. I perceived it intensely... »
Michael Rofka is a gifted German sculptor who has exhibited his work internationally, including in Poland, India, Germany and Russia. His sculptures explore an aesthetic of nature without seeking to depict anything representational, and convey a sense of natural musicality. His technical process is a mix of spontaneous creativity and precise planning. Rofka's finished pieces propose a sleek visual language.