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The title of the piece is a quote from Lao Tzu:
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."
I think this quote encompasses the idea I had to make my sphere resemble an imaginary propagule of some sort.
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Redwood burl, 4.5 inches diameter
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Detail picture.
The entire project, post lathe, was carved using my NSK-Z500. What a gem of a tool!
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