Diaspora, a tall narrow poplar frame holding a cream-painted relief of circles, arches and nested squares, hung on a blush-pink wall

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diaspora

These smaller reliefs serve as foundational studies, allowing me to experiment with shapes and develop my design language on a more approachable scale. They provide an avenue to take greater risks with complexity and technique. This experimentation ultimately informs the construction of the larger sculptures, enabling me to quickly refine the woodworking processes required to execute specific forms.

diaspora

Year
2026
Material
poplar + acrylic paint
Dimensions
17.25”(h)  x  6.25”(w)  x  2.5”(d)
Angled view of the piece on the pink wall, showing the depth of the poplar frame and its layered cream relief
Shallow-focus close-up of the top of the frame, with a raised ring and a nested square holding a small disc
Straight-on close-up of the middle section: diagonal bands, a raised disc, arches and stacked blocks in cream paint
Side-on close-up past the frame edge, with the lower square, half-circle and round pegs falling out of focus