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Dioscorea mexicana: A Living Sculpture

Dioscorea mexicana: A Living Sculpture

$849.00 CAD
$849.00 CAD
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Artist: Nature
Title: Untitled (Tectonic Form No. 4)
Medium: Living tissue, time, sunlight
Dimensions: 10-inch diameter caudex, vines of variable length
Date: Est. 15-20 years


Curator's Notes:

On display today is a magnificent example of the Dioscorea mexicana, a masterwork of biological sculpture. This is not a young piece; at an impressive 10 inches in diameter, this specimen has moved beyond its formative years and into its mature period, exhibiting the deep, confident fissures and pronounced, geometric plates that are the artist's signature.
Observe the profound interplay between form and texture. The caudex, a formidable dome of tessellated polygons, speaks a language of permanence and geological time. Each plate is a story, each furrow a memory. The surface possesses a rugged, stoic patina that can only be achieved through years of patient growth. It is a piece that commands its space with a quiet, powerful gravity.
Yet, the work is not static. It is a dynamic sculpture, a piece of performance art. From the stoic permanence of the base, the artist introduces a startling element of the ephemeral: a delicate, vibrant vine. This annual cascade of heart-shaped leaves provides a stunning counterpoint to the caudex's solidity. It is a fleeting, brilliant gesture—a celebration of life that erupts from the ancient form before gracefully retreating, reminding the viewer that even in stillness, there is the promise of explosive vitality.
This 10-inch specimen is a rare opportunity to acquire a significant, well-established work. It is not merely a plant, but a conversation piece, a living sculpture, and a testament to the slow, deliberate, and breathtaking artistry of the natural world.
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