This elegant wooden sculpture by Nelson Morales from the Dominican Republic exudes strength and stillness. With a height of 51 cm and flowing, almost undulating forms, the sculpture depicts a stylized female figure enveloped in a long robe-like form. The absence of detail in the face and abstract lines give the work a timeless character, while the warm wood and careful finish suggest a deeply human presence.
Nelson Morales is known for his refined approach to tropical hardwoods and his ability to make emotion and identity palpable in abstraction. His work reflects the rich cultural traditions of the Caribbean, with influences from African, Taino and European imagery. Morales is inspired by the female form, spirituality and the relationship between man and nature - themes he manages to capture with a modern, minimalist approach.
This sculpture invites contemplation: about elegance, about simplicity, and about how form and material together can tell a story beyond words. A striking work within our collection, in a condition full of character.
Country of origin: Dominican Republic
Artist: Nelson Morales
Height: 51 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Depth: 9 cm
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height51 cmWidth12 cmDepth9 cm