Lady of Stillness

Lady of Stillness is a handmade and visually refined artwork created through realistic wood marquetry. Using the natural colors, grains, and textures of wood, the piece presents a calm and poetic interpretation of the human form within a warm and elegant composition.

This artwork has been executed using the color separation technique, a precise and time-consuming method in which each part of the image is formed through the careful selection of wood pieces based on their natural tone, texture, and grain.

All wooden elements are placed on the same level, with no raised or protruding wooden sections. The result is a smooth, unified surface that visually approaches the softness of a painting while preserving the authenticity, warmth, and tactile beauty of natural wood.

The artwork measures 42 × 43 cm and has an approximate depth of 5 cm, giving it a strong framed presence and a solid visual impact when displayed on a wall.

A selection of natural and valuable woods has been used, including kikum, jujube, barberry, white walnut, and other fine wood species. The color variations come entirely from the natural tones of the woods themselves, with no artificial coloring used.

Each piece has been carefully chosen to create the shadows, body lines, clothing details, background, and overall harmony of the image.

All components have been cut with high precision and perfectly fitted together using a German fret-saw blade, size 00. After completion, the surface was fully sanded and protected with a sealer and clear coat finish.

Since no polyester coating has been used, the natural character of the wood remains more directly perceptible.