Providence Homunculus, 2012, wood, 16 x 13 x 14 in. / 40.64 x 33.02 x 35.56 cm.

Providence Homunculus, Tim Byrns, 2012, wood, 16 x 13 x 14 in. / 40.64 x 33.02 x 35.56 cm.

Carved from maple, this homunculus—a figure based on the body’s sensory map—is the artist’s interpretation, diverging from traditional depictions. Repaired with epoxy and hand-rubbed poly-oil, it emphasizes the wood’s natural character and symbolic form.