Wooden Characters with Lanky, Curved Bodies by Tach Pollard Are Rooted in Myth and Lore



All pictures courtesy of Tach Pollard

Oxford-based artist Tach Pollard (beforehand) permits the sinuous shapes of hawthorn or oak branches to information the types of his fantastical figures. The lanky creatures stand on lengthy limbs with hunched shoulders and bowed backs, options decided by the unique curve of the wooden. Based mostly on legends just like the Norse Eddas, The Mabinogion, and the Icelandic Sagas, the sculptures are mysterious and minimal—Pollard tends to go away the pure shade and grain of the fabric intact for his or her faces and burns the rest to acquire the deep, black char that envelops their figures. You may store obtainable items on Etsy, and comply with the artist on Instagram to remain up-to-date on future releases.

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