Tinei Mashaya
Hidden Truth
Opal stone
H. 70 cm. x W. 32 cm. x D. 43 cm.
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A geometric precision: It is composed of sharp, angular facets and deep, wedge-like carvings that reveal the inner layers of the stone. The colour palette is dominated by a dark,...
A geometric precision: It is composed of sharp, angular facets and deep, wedge-like carvings that reveal the inner layers of the stone.
The colour palette is dominated by a dark, mossy green or charcoal tone with a matte finish on the polished surfaces. In stark contrast, sections of the stone are left in their natural, rough state, displaying a textured, earthy ochre and brown "skin" (the crust of the opal stone). The composition feels architectural, with the various "shards" seemingly erupting or splitting from a central core.
Inspiration
Fragmented Perspectives: The sharp angles and multiple planes suggest that "truth" is multifaceted. Depending on the angle from which the viewer looks at the sculpture, the shapes and shadows change, mirroring how truth can be subjective or perceived differently from various viewpoints.
The colour palette is dominated by a dark, mossy green or charcoal tone with a matte finish on the polished surfaces. In stark contrast, sections of the stone are left in their natural, rough state, displaying a textured, earthy ochre and brown "skin" (the crust of the opal stone). The composition feels architectural, with the various "shards" seemingly erupting or splitting from a central core.
Inspiration
Fragmented Perspectives: The sharp angles and multiple planes suggest that "truth" is multifaceted. Depending on the angle from which the viewer looks at the sculpture, the shapes and shadows change, mirroring how truth can be subjective or perceived differently from various viewpoints.
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