TENSION — Oxide

Original sculpture – transformed wood

A constructed surface, on the frontier of reality

Here, wood is merely a starting point.

The surface has been crafted through layers of pigments and binders, until a dense visual texture is created, with dark, deep nuances that evoke metal or mineral.

What one perceives is not actual oxidation,

but a deliberate transformation of the surface — a play of illusion between material and perception.

👉 The eye hesitates

👉 between wood, metal, and the trace of time

A compact, yet intense piece

Due to its contained dimensions, Oxydum integrates easily into any interior.

But its presence far exceeds its format.

Placed alone, it acts as a point of contrast:

• on a light-colored piece of furniture
• in a minimalist space
• or near raw materials (concrete, metal, stone)

Light reveals unexpected depths.

The surface changes according to the angle and the moment.

Why this piece

• Unique piece
• Surface constructed through a process of pigments and binders, creating an illusion of mineral or metallic material
• Aesthetic on the border between wood and metal
• Format easy to integrate into different spaces

👉 An ideal piece for presenting a powerful work without space constraints

Direct access to an original work

This piece has been deliberately offered at an accessible price.

👉It allows one to acquire a unique work>

without immediately committing to more imposing formats

It is often this type of piece that:

• Is chosen first
• then leads to larger works

Details

• Species: wood
• Work: turning, heat treatment, oxidation
• Finish: surface protection
• Unique piece
• Handcrafted sculpture

Signed work

Original sculpture

Studio work

Placement

Can be presented alone or in dialogue with other pieces.

Works particularly well in contrast with light or smooth surfaces.