However he places these
natural traits in opposition to
his artistic reality which is
characterised by his self -
reliance. Aided by the chain-
saw he intentionally shapes
firmly and coarsely his human
pictures whereby the
reciprocal action between
content and space becomes
apparent to the observer.
The incision, dissection and
undercutting of the wood
cleaves and tends to
dematerialise the former
wooden block. Call it an
almost impressionistic game
of light and shadow covering
the surface of his "human
being" and so disposing of
their statuesque and also
static character.
