Floor sculpture “Image of Time”
RUB 800,000
Available, ready to ship
- Materials
- maple, acrylic, oil, charcoal, steel, wood
- Artists
- Yuri and Evgenia Bezobrazov
Floor sculpture “Image of Time”
By Yuri Bezobrazov
“Image of Time” is a monumental rethinking of ancient Slavic wooden sculpture. In this work we move away from excessive detail towards northern laconicism, strict geometry and the primal energy of the materials. The sculpture rises on a massive, heavy base of solid maple that underlines the fundamental, unshakeable nature of the image. At 174 cm tall it is commensurate with a human being, which lets it enter into a silent dialogue with the viewer as an equal.
The key accent of the work is a rhythmic geometric ornament representing an evolutionary three-tier model of the universe:
Lower tier (the Past)
The powerful, archaic foundation of being. The ornament encodes primal elements — white cross-shaped “seeds” on a dark background. Arranged in strict bands, they symbolise the rising current of life and blood. A geometric plant pattern directs this primal energy upwards, setting the vector for all further growth.
Middle tier (the Present)
The pulsating structure of our world, dominated by rich red and gold. Here the primal seeds open into strict rhombuses, forming a complex, multidimensional system. This ornament is like an endless crystal lattice able to expand in every direction and fill the space.
Upper tier (the Future)
A breakthrough into the spiritual, divine dimension and out into infinite space. Here the ornamental forms open into even more complex structures, and gold becomes the dominant colour, symbolising the highest point of spiritual evolution, a space of pure faith and hope.
The sculpture is crowned by a face carved entirely by hand, recalling the strict faces of icons. Above it rises a golden crown made from a solid maple cut. Covered with gold leaf and inlaid with crystal, it creates a direct visual link with the precious stones that traditionally adorned the covers and crowns of old icons.
The sculpture has confirmed museum value. In 2025 “Image of Time” was officially presented to the public at the “Svoyasi” exhibition in the halls of the State Historical Museum.
Materials: wood (including solid maple for the base and the crown), steel, gold leaf, crystal, acrylic, charcoal, oil
Technique: woodcarving, hand painting, forging
Height: 174 cm
Price: RUB 800,000
Delivery
Worldwide delivery by arrangement: every piece is packed individually and insured for its full value. Prices are in Russian roubles; the workshop will confirm the cost of delivery to your country.
