Wood/Polyester Mixed media Sculpture, 2022, 99 x 40,5 x 15,5 CM

Mixed Media Sculpture (2022): Minimalist Human Form
De Wood/Polyester/Mixed Media Sculpture (2022) by Mart Visser is a refined artwork that combines three carefully selected elements: an antique wooden pole, a fragment with Egyptian hieroglyphs, and a simple wooden base. Originally used in traditional wax methods, the wooden pole bears the traces of its history. The decorative fragment adds a subtle cultural element, while the wooden base provides stability. Together, these components form a minimalist image reminiscent of a human figure, friendly and almost childlike in its simplicity. The sculpture exudes tranquility through its simple forms and absence of superfluous details, giving the work a strong presence.

Visser's Vision: Simple Materials, Deep Meaning
Mart Visser is known for his ability to transform everyday and industrial materials into meaningful artworks. In this sculpture, he explores the boundary between craftsmanship and art, combining the raw, weathered wood with an abstract form reminiscent of a human figure. The hieroglyphs add a symbolic element: a reference to language, culture, and history, while the wood remains warm and earthy. Despite its simple composition, the image suggests a human figure, upright, open, and almost playful. It evokes associations with dolls, totems, or children's drawings, where a whole character becomes visible with just a few lines or shapes. Visser demonstrates how little is needed to evoke something human. By combining materials with a story into a new form, a work of art is created that is both understated and expressive - an ode to simplicity, memory, and the power of imagination.