Conceptual narrative:
"Outpouring of Light" is a monumental, non-geometric sculpture in high relief, centered on a dramatic aperture that serves as a powerful visual portal of cosmic origin and radiant energy. The composition masterfully transitions from a solid, geometric horizon of textured gold foil to a heavy, undulating crescent of obsidian-black material. Radial, hand-carved channels and organic cracks evoke mountain ranges or tectonic ridges, cleaved by an intense, overwhelming light source. This striking, avant-garde work of art serves as a luxurious visual anchor, bringing an atmosphere of architectural mysticism, unbridled Brutalist power, and refined contemporary elegance to premium contemporary interiors.
Visual and Sculptural Impact:
The artwork boasts a substantial overall thickness of 7 cm (2.8 in), with multi-layered incised carvings and reliefs ranging from 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in) in depth. A central through-hole creates a captivating interplay of depth, allowing the wall behind it to directly interact with the sculpture. The main projections are finished in an ultra-matte, light-absorbing black, creating dense architectural shadows. In brilliant contrast, the upper horizon and exploding radial veins are hand-painted with high-quality gold foil (tale) and selectively sealed with a glossy, odorless, hypoallergenic resin. This creates an intense "wet look" effect, imbuing the liquid gold veins with a glassy depth that dynamically captures and reflects ambient light as the viewer moves through the room.
Technique and Craftsmanship:
Meticulously handcrafted through an intensive, highly skilled, multi-week sculpting process. The plywood base is custom-made. The sculpture features an internal, point-reinforced structure, guaranteeing absolute structural strength under a 10 kg weight. The structure is specifically designed to safely distribute the load around the central cavity and upper corners. Complex topographical folds are created using high-quality polymer compounds, followed by precise, continuous hand carving, sculpting, and hand finishing to create each individual recess and textured line. The piece is then coated with high-strength cement and structural plaster mixtures, painted with deep black water-soluble pigments, gold plated, and selectively coated with museum resin to create a wet-look effect and an archival, UV-protected finish.