Casting with Nature - Red Morrel Burl

An Aluminium Sculpture created by casting molten aluminium around a Red Morrel timber burl.  The piece was then machined back to a flat surface, sanded and polished to an almost mirror finish.

I love the contrast in textures, the "Tree of Life" vibe and the organic look of the burl texture that kind of reminds me of lung tissue.

300mm wide, 250mm high, 80mm deep.

This piece won The Jury Art prize peoples choice 2023