Mixed Media Sculpture, 2021, 119 x 21 x 16,5 CM

Mixed Media Sculpture - Wood, Memory, and Abstract Humanity
With the Mixed Media Sculpture (2021), Mart Visser transforms antique wooden poles into a striking abstract human figure. These weathered wooden elements, originally used in traditional washing methods, carry the marks of their past. By stacking and intuitively arranging these materials, Visser creates a totem-like composition: a standing figure full of symbolism, character, and quiet presence. The original function of the objects is deliberately left behind, giving them new meaning and life. Visser demonstrates how everyday materials, approached with care and vision, can evolve into art with depth and emotional impact. The sculpture conveys both strength and fragility. The combination of rough textures, vertical rhythm, and warm earthy tones makes the piece monumental yet deeply human. It invites viewers to pause and engage with the material’s history and tactile qualities.

Visser’s Vision - Craft Origins and Abstract Expression
Known for his ability to transform found materials with a history into sculptures that tell new stories, Mart Visser explores the relationship between object and memory, craft and abstraction, in this mixed media sculpture. The composition subtly references the human body but leaves room for personal interpretation. The wooden elements remain recognizable as material but lose their original purpose, gaining a profound new layer of meaning. This sculpture is an ode to transformation: to seeing beauty in the worn and to reshaping function into form. It fits perfectly in a minimalist or natural interior and speaks to collectors who appreciate sculptural art with soul.