Desi

2024 - #10 - wood, acrylic, mixed media

30”h x 12”w x 9”d - 11 lb

76.2cm x 30.5cm x 22.9cm - 5 kg

$1490 - PayPal + free shipping

Desi was inspired by a recent trip to India, where I was reminded that the concept of Second Life thrives in the subcontinent. There, many objects live third or fourth lives, transformed and repurposed in ways that give them new meaning. Desi is a fond term for the friends I made and the joyful spirit I encountered everywhere I visited. The sculpture reflects this vibrant energy, built from salvaged materials primarily sourced from India. Most of the components came from the scrap bin of an exporter, including pieces from tika boxes, piano and game parts, colorful loom spindles, and a croquet mallet. Made from eco-friendly, up-cycled materials, Desi is a hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture, showcasing sustainable art through its creative use of repurposed elements. Its three-dimensional, artist-made design celebrates the vibrant, resourceful spirit of the places and people who inspired it.