Wooden Plow

Orville Skaren

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is an abstract assemblage of wooden elements, with a minimalistic and angular design. It consists of long, wooden planks arranged to form a structure that extends upwards with a slight diagonal orientation. There is a rectangular piece of wood that acts as a central focal point, with a larger piece protruding outwards and resembling a simplistic interpretation of a head with engraved details. The color of the sculpture is a natural wood tone, with visible grain and texture. The material used is likely untreated or lightly finished wood. The construction presents an elongated vertical form and seems to rely on the natural characteristics of wood, such as knots and unevenness, to define its aesthetic. Against a plain background, the sculpture has a rustic appearance.