Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling Abstract Sculpture It bears an indistinct maker’s

It bears an indistinct maker’s stamp on the base

this piece honours the natural outlines and textures of the root from which it was shaped

Sakwa is considered one of the master woodworkers of the 20th century

contrasting tones

with some age-related wear which adds to its character

Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling Abstract Sculpture It bears an indistinct maker’sHand carved oak sculpture by English artists Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling. A huge vessel like form with a shallow, flattened profile, sculpted from a single piece of oak. This is a beautifully tactile work of art with bands of hand tooled ridges forming irregular ripples. Each stroke of the sculptors tools leaves a visible impression, a wonderful expression of the craftsmanship and intuitive process within this piece. The oak is limed and scorched,