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The title of this sculpture is "Feminine." It depicts a stylized female torso with a head, lightly suggested arms, and legs angled diagonally. The form naturally emerged from the curved piece of wood. The artist only needed to follow the tree's natural growth pattern.
Breasts, waist, and hips are seamlessly worked into the contour. It almost appears as if the female figure is either rising or lingering in a seductive pose. The upright head observes its surroundings. It is polished, standing out from the rest of the figure, which has a coarser surface texture from the shoulders downward. The untreated carving texture gives the impression of clothing.
Thanks to the inherent form and structure of the raw material, it is a pleasure for Daniel Bucur to depict human figures. This fascination is palpable in numerous exhibitions by the sculptor. The artist enjoys the freedom to shape physical characteristics outside the norm with his tools, infusing tension into his figures.