Autochthon

This piece considers origin as engineered form. A steel armature rises from a circular base and supports a suspended head constructed from welded rings, rods, and cast material. The structure remains exposed, with every joint and seam visible.

Circular steel elements frame the crown, while tensioned rods draw the form upward from the base. The face sits within a scaffold of metal, held in place through balance and compression. The work examines how identity can be built through accumulation of fragments, hardware, and restraint. What appears cohesive is the result of measured force and structural alignment.