Shape of Affection

Year : 2015
Dimension : 39 × 10 × 20 cm (Height × Length × Depth)
Weight : 3146 grams
Edition Size : Unique piece
Artist : Mahmood Rafati
Material : Natural wood, hand-polished technique
Technique : Sculpting with natural wood using hand-polished techniques to achieve a smooth, curved, and abstract form. The focus on continuous lines and refined surfaces conveys a sense of inner calm and tenderness. The technique emphasizes simplicity and precision in form to silently evoke affection and a feeling of safe embrace

*Shape of Affection* is a sculpture that embodies maternal tenderness through an abstract, minimal, and fluid form. Its wooden body curves gently—like an embrace that offers safety without a word. Standing in silence, with humility in posture, it reflects a quiet but profound emotional presence. The piece evokes the moment love blossoms quietly, taking shape in simplicity.

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