Pflanze
The title of this sculpture is simply "Plant." From the tree, Daniel Bucur has created a plant. The hard wood appears lively, flexible, and soft. Often, the obvious can also open up new perspectives.
Robinia is a tree species originally native to North America. Its rapid and easy spread brought it to Europe in the early modern period. New forest stands developed, and today, Robinia is an extremely widespread utility wood. However, one peculiarity significantly sets Robinia wood apart from other wood species: it fluoresces when exposed to UV light.
For his sculpture of a plant, Daniel Bucur used Robinia wood. The upper part of the trunk and the large fork of a branch are still recognizable. An elaborately worked and polished part contrasts with the section that has been largely left in its original form. This arouses curiosity. The artificial and smooth is juxtaposed with the natural and rough. It raises the question of whether this connection is "natural."