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Human sculptures by Bruno Walpoth made entirely from wood

Bruno Walpoth is someone who creates extraordinary human sculptures made entirely of wood. Working harmoniously with the grain, the textural imperfections of the sculptures almost pay homage to the spirit of the trees from which they came – perhaps suggesting that humans are at one with nature.

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Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

It is for this reason that Walpoth uses semi-translucent paint to coat his works, ensuring that the wood grains stay visible. Each sculpture offers a serene view on humanity, as all of the figures seem to be pensive and lost in thought.

This beautiful work is the result of Walpoth's childhood, having grown up with a family of distinguished woodcarvers. He followed in his grandfathers' footsteps for his own craft, but transforming solid slabs of wood into intricately detailed figures in the likeness of men and women.

Wooden sculpture of a standing nude female figure by Bruno Walpoth, with visible wood grain beneath semi-translucent paint, in a deteriorating concrete room
Wooden figure of a shirtless man wearing gold-coloured trousers standing barefoot in an arched corridor, carved by Bruno Walpoth
Wooden bust sculpture of a woman in profile with a braided ponytail and green-tinted dress, carved by Bruno Walpoth
Wooden sculpture by Bruno Walpoth depicting a contemplative woman with hand raised to her face, carved with visible wood grain and semi-translucent paint finish
Wooden sculpture by Bruno Walpoth of a pensive young figure in a sleeveless dress, carved from light wood with visible grain texture and semi-translucent paint coating
Wooden sculpture of a pensive man with hand raised to his face, showing visible wood grain beneath semi-translucent paint finish
Wooden bust sculpture by Bruno Walpoth of a contemplative woman with reddish-brown hair pulled back, wearing a white draped top, carved to reveal wood grain texture
Wooden sculpture by Bruno Walpoth of a shirtless male figure with visible wood grain, standing against a white wall with arms at sides
Wooden bust sculpture of a pensive woman wearing a sleeveless top, with visible wood grain beneath translucent paint, displayed on a wooden table
Wooden sculpture of a recumbent nude figure by Bruno Walpoth, carved in pale wood with visible grain texture against a grey background
Wooden bust sculpture of a man with a solemn expression, carved with visible grain texture and painted with semi-translucent finish
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