Acer Surgo, 2012, wood, 38 x 29 x 28 in. / 96.52 x 73.66 x 71.12 cm.

Acer Surgo, Tim Byrns, 2012, wood, 38 x 29 x 28 in. / 96.52 x 73.66 x 71.12 cm.

This 3′ free-form sculpture, inspired by wave motion, was carved from a single 300 lb maple ground burl, reduced to 75 lb with chainsaws, chisels, and burrs. Inlaid with various woods, the spheres highlight contracting concentric patterns.