Capturing a moment of repose, this fragmentary work isolates gesture from context. The detail of
the hand resting upon draped fabric invites contemplation of touch, weight, and the silent
narratives held within the stone.
Technical Details
Created from a reclaimed architectural fragment of Calacatta marble. The natural veining of the
stone was carefully integrated into the folds of the drapery. Dimensions: 60 x 50 x 30 cm.
Weight: 45kg.
The Process
Using a direct carving method, I followed the natural fractures of the original block. The hand
was sculpted last, requiring extreme delicacy to separate the fingers without fracturing the
crystalline structure of the marble. The contrast between the rough, raw base and the polished
skin creates a tension between the finished and the eternal.
Artist's Note
"The hand is the tool of the creator, but here it is at rest. It speaks of the moment *after* the
work is done, or perhaps the heavy silence before it begins."