Vince Skelly

Sentinel Study 02

Carved from a single block of West Coast timber, this sculpture is part of Vince Skelly's Sentinel collection, developed from the artist's bronze chess set prototypes and early sketches. Originally conceived as small-scale chess pieces, these forms evolved into shelf-sized sculptures before serving as the models for a larger body of outdoor work. Compact in scale yet architectural in presence, each form is shaped through a dialogue between the material, the grain and the act of carving itself.

  • Origin

    Claremont, US

  • Year

    2026

  • Material

    Cypress Wood

  • Dimensions

    38 x 15.9 x 15.2 cm (H x W x D)
    15 x 6.3 x 6 (H x W x D)

  • Edition

    One of a kind

  • Catalogue No.

    VS 02 C AA

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Notes

The grain, knots and natural markings of the wood are preserved as part of the sculpture.

Care

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, excessive humidity or heat, which may cause the wood to move naturally over time.

Maker

Vince Skelly (b. 1987) lives and works in Claremont, California, where he carves sculptures and furniture from single blocks of West Coast timber. Responding to the grain and character of each log, his work explores weight, form, and material. For aarticles, he presents a series of small-scale sculptures developed from chess set prototypes and studies for a larger body of outdoor work.

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