Rust object made of Japanese pagoda tree

Short description:

This wall object was made from the wood of the Japanese pagoda tree and is part of a series in which I experiment with the controlled development of rust on raw steel and then combine it with selected woods. The rusting process is time-consuming and offers scope for artistic design. For this, I developed my own patina solution and then sealed the resulting rust with clear varnish.

In this wall object, the annual rings were individually drawn with a notched carving chisel to create a special feel. The structure and lighting effect of the object changes depending on the incidence of light and the viewing angle.

To stabilize the object, small oak strips are attached to the back, as well as a suspension. The diameter is approximately 56 cm.

Material:

The wood of the Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) comes from Europe despite its exotic name. Originally native to Japan and China, the pagoda tree was introduced to Europe in the 16th century and is now a popular park and street tree. The open-pored wood is characterized by a clear color contrast between early and late wood.