Arcane Form
The Origin Collection
Fourteen unique, naturally formed wood sculptures, presented on their original steel mounts with surviving identification references.
Fourteen individually named, naturally formed wood sculptures · Each one of one · Price on request
Ascension
An expansive composition of ascending branches and sweeping organic curves, combining movement with a poised architectural silhouette.
132 cm × 84 cm
Sentinel
A commanding vertical sculpture with intricate natural branching and an elegant, elongated presence.
160 cm × 58 cm
Eclipse
A concentrated sculptural form characterised by deeply textured surfaces, layered grain and a striking upward silhouette.
130 cm × 73 cm
Genesis
An intimate composition of flowing natural planes and gentle curvature, balancing solidity with open space.
85 cm × 83 cm
Drift
A richly layered form whose weathered surfaces and subtle undulations convey a sense of slow, organic movement.
118 cm × 62 cm
Monolith
A dramatic wide-reaching sculpture, its horizontal extension and branching profile creating an unusually expansive presence.
117 cm × 117 cm
Presence
An open, restrained form distinguished by slender upward-reaching elements and a sweeping V-shaped structure.
137 cm × 80 cm
Emergence
A finely articulated sculpture of upward-reaching natural forms, openings and delicate structural contrasts.
117 cm × 105 cm
Cathedral
The collection's monumental centrepiece: a towering composition of arches, natural voids and expressive branching movement.
202 cm × 103 cm
Voyager
An energetic open structure with a distinctive central arch and powerful twisting forms.
112 cm × 90 cm
Relic
A sculptural arrangement of weathered contours, natural arches and branching extensions, suggestive of an unearthed relic.
118 cm × 70 cm
Arcane
A complex interplay of intertwined forms, cavities and ascending elements, demonstrating remarkable natural intricacy.
116 cm × 90 cm
Legacy
A flowing upward composition with layered textures and an expressive, confident silhouette.
155 cm × 75 cm
Origin
A tall, distinctive form combining a broad lateral extension with a powerful curved central structure.
178 cm × 90 cmCurated by nature
Sculpted by nature, not by hand
Every work in The Origin Collection began beneath the ground. Formed from what are believed to be Indonesian hardwood root systems, these sculptures were never carved or shaped by hand. Their artist is nature itself, working slowly over years of growth, pressure and weathering.
Lifted from the earth and set upright on their original black steel mounts, each root becomes something more than it once was. Hidden structures turn into rising compositions of line and void. Twists, hollows and arches that once anchored a tree now reach upward with a quiet, monumental presence.
Light changes them. As it moves across their surfaces, shadows gather in the cavities and the grain comes forward, revealing textures that shift between strength and delicacy. No two views are the same, and each work rewards being walked around and looked at again.
These are objects shaped by time. They celebrate nature’s own design, and remind us that some of the most compelling forms are the ones that grew unseen until they were brought into the light.
About the collection
The Origin Collection comprises fourteen individually selected, naturally formed wood sculptures believed to originate from Indonesian hardwood root systems. Their distinctive forms arise from natural processes rather than hand carving.
The original artist or curator selected the forms and installed them on matching black steel mounts as part of their sculptural presentation. Identification references remain on the tops of the steel bases.
The works were held in a private collection in the United Kingdom for more than twenty-five years. They are understood to have previously been exhibited, although the exhibition venue, dates and identity of the original artist or curator have not yet been independently established.
Arcane Form now presents and catalogues the collection while continuing to research its history and provenance.
Dimensions are height × width, in centimetres. Recorded weights are distinguished from estimates. Original base references are preserved where known. No precise wood species, age of the timber or exhibition attribution is asserted without supporting evidence.
Arcane Form welcomes enquiries from collectors, designers, architects and private clients.