Splendidus No.3, "Elusive Significant"

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Splendidus No.3:
"Elusive Significant" is a splendid wood piece defined by contradictions. It possesses a "Significant" physical presence—a perfect, weighted … Read more Splendidus No.3:
"Elusive Significant" is a splendid wood piece defined by contradictions. It possesses a "Significant" physical presence—a perfect, weighted sphere that feels like a celestial body—yet its surface is "Elusive," covered in shifting horizontal bands of color that seem to move as the light changes.

The artist has used a "wet-on-wet" pigment technique to wrap the globe in layers of oxidized bronze, moss green, and ethereal rose gold. The result is a finish that looks like the atmosphere of a distant planet or the deep strata of ancient earth.

History & Origin:
The foundation is a vintage Japanese studio-turned wood globe. Following the Japanese tradition of precision turning, the walls of this vessel are expertly hand treated to perfection, allowing the piece to feel surprisingly light and resonant despite its "Significant" size. Reimagined in 2026 by Splendidus, the original wood grain is preserved beneath the pigments, providing a subtle, organic texture that anchors the futuristic colors.

Sensory Experience:
Because of the thin-walled Japanese construction, this globe has a higher, more musical "ring" than a standard wood block when tapped. The horizontal application of the "New Style" pigments creates a sense of rotation; no matter which way you turn the vase, it reveals a new "continent" of color.

Artist's Note:
"I love No. 3 because it feels like holding a small world in your hands. It is 'Significant' because you cannot ignore it in a room, but it is 'Elusive' because its beauty is found in the transitions—where the green fades into the gold, or where the shadow hides the shimmer.

Details for Listing:
Creator: Splendidus
Place of Origin: Japan (Vessel)
Period: 21st Century (Completed 2026)
Style: Boho Chic / Japandi / Wabi-Sabi
Condition: Artist-Enhanced Vintage (Excellent)
Materials: Wood, Metallic Pigment, Lacquered coat. See less