This pair of pinewood sculptures by Ineke van Zuuren presents a refined exploration of organic abstraction and material expression. Carved from solid wood, the forms rise vertically with a quiet monumentality, suggesting natural growth rather than constructed design.
Each sculpture is shaped through soft, continuous transitions, where edges dissolve into flowing contours. The volumes subtly reference the human figure and natural elements without becoming literal, allowing the works to exist between abstraction and recognition. Their slightly differing silhouettes create a balanced dialogue, emphasizing rhythm, proportion and presence.
The warm tone of the pine is enhanced by the natural grain, which runs visibly across the surfaces and becomes an integral part of the composition. Knots and variations in the wood are not concealed but embraced, reinforcing the authenticity and tactile quality of the material. Light interacts gently with the smooth, polished surfaces, revealing the careful shaping of each curve.
Together, the sculptures form a harmonious composition that reflects Van Zuuren’s sensitivity to material, form and spatial relationship.
About the Artist
Ineke van Zuuren is a Dutch sculptor known for her organic wooden sculptures, often carved from solid blocks of wood. Her work explores the relationship between form, material and movement, resulting in sculptural objects that balance abstraction with natural, growth-like structures.
Condition
Very good condition, with minimal signs of use consistent with age.
Details
Artist: Ineke van Zuuren
Period: 1970s
Material: Pinewood
Type: Pair of organic abstract wooden sculptures
Dimensions H 61 x W 26 x D 12 each
Stock nr 02170326OS
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationSquareArt sizeSmallHeight26 cmWidth26 cm