VOIDED FORMS
BRONZE sculpture series
British artist Oliver Chalk breathes new life into discarded wood, creating abstract sculptural vessels by developing a precious and unique Voided Forms series of three unwaxed-polished bronze sculptures, cast from a single maple wood matrix, and awarded the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Scholarship Trust in 2023.
Described by the artist as a “Chamber of Curiosity”, each sculpture is one of a kind and a non-repeatable piece. Appearing as archaeological findings or real treasures unearthed from the ground, each Voided Form possesses a distinct character.
Burying the cast bronzes in the earth for periods of 100, 150, or 200 days, Chalk brings vessels to life; the artist investigates natural patinas. This process allows natural forces to imprint distinctive textures and markings on the metal, bridging the organic and industrial aesthetics. The artist embeds such vision and profound curiosity in experimenting with the material that guides his hands to move beyond the external shell of his objects, exploring the soul of his forms and embracing natural imperfections as a core part of the process.
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