Sarimanok Series, 2013

The artwork is a highly polished, golden brass sculpture of a Sarimanok fluidly emerging from a dark, wave-like abstract base. The sculpture uses dynamic, sweeping curves and highly reflective metallic surfaces that catch ambient light, casting high-contrast shadows across its deeply incised feather patterns. This dynamic pose and luminous gold finish interpret the legendary bird as a divine, active creature of light and prosperity moving fluidly between terrestrial and spiritual worlds. The work stands as an exceptional masterpiece because the seamless material transition from the dark base to the radiant golden figure demonstrates a superb command of metalwork and fluid movement in modern sculpture.