Roots Shared

Year : 2017
Dimension : 26 × 13.5 cm (Height × Depth)
Weight : 430 grams
Edition Size : Unique piece
Base Price : Sold
Artist : Mahmood Rafati
Material : Polished natural wood, metal chain, cylindrical base, upright twisted figure with a head-like end
Technique : Sculpting with polished natural wood to form a tall, twisted upright figure ending in a head- or brain-like shape; incorporating loosely placed metal chains at the base to symbolize abandoned distinctions and outdated restraints; and using a cylindrical base to evoke groundedness. The technique emphasizes the conceptual and formal connection between material and meaning

A tall, spiraling figure emerges from a cylindrical base, ending in a shape resembling a head or brain. Chains rest loosely at the base—discarded and powerless. *Roots Shared* serves as a reminder that despite all our complexities, advancements, and differences, we originate from the same source—earth, nature, matter. The piece speaks to the illusion of separation and the profound kinship among species and beings.