A Bird from the Lost Forest

Description

A Bird from the Lost Forest | Repurposed Wood, Glue | H 24 x W 30 x D 20.5 inches | 2023

In a humancentric world, landscapes are reorganized for extraction, speed and permanence. Forests become timber, soil becomes property, and habitat becomes commodity. Since 1970, global wildlife populations have declined by nearly 69%, largely due to habitat destruction driven by human expansion. In A Bird from the Lost Forest, the bird is not merely represented — it is constructed from fragments of its vanished terrain. Found wooden pieces assemble into a fractured topography, turning the body into a site of ecological memory. The form carries the scars of displacement. Industrial floor paint cuts across the surface like an imposed geometry — a language of infrastructure, zoning and control. It signifies the human impulse to standardize and overwrite organic systems.

This sculptural artwork presents a stylized bird form crafted entirely from repurposed wood fragments, carefully assembled into a cohesive and striking structure. The surface reveals an intricate patchwork of natural wood grains, tones, and textures, interspersed with bold black geometric accents that emphasize segmentation and movement across the body.

The artist transforms discarded wood into a renewed narrative of life and continuity, evoking themes of ecological memory and regeneration. The bird—often a symbol of freedom and migration—here becomes a metaphor for lost habitats and the fragile relationship between nature and human intervention. The smooth, polished finish contrasts with the raw history embedded in each reclaimed piece, creating a balance between refinement and origin.

Its aerodynamic, almost futuristic form merges organic inspiration with abstract design, making it both a conceptual piece and a visually compelling object. Ideal for contemporary interiors, this sculpture stands as a statement on sustainability, craftsmanship, and artistic reinvention.