Untitled 2020

This is an undated sculpture, by EtchingRoom1, and the material looks like stone. What strikes me right away is the directness of the carving. It’s not trying to be too smooth or too perfect. You get a real sense of the artist’s hand, how the form emerged with each deliberate cut. The surface is rough, and it's all in monochrome, which lets you focus on the form itself. Look at the place where the neck meets the head. There’s this beautiful, almost awkward transition, but it gives the sculpture so much character. It’s like the artist wasn't afraid to leave the marks of their process visible. That openness, that willingness to show the workings, makes it feel so honest. For me, this piece brings to mind the early carvings of someone like Brancusi. It’s about getting to the essence of form, without getting bogged down in details. It’s a reminder that art is often more about the journey than the destination. And it’s in those imperfections that we often find the most meaning.