Suiseki Figure – “Bound 2”

Description

“Bound 2” by Franco Mauri is a sensuous and introspective suiseki featuring a naturally sculpted Arenaria stone set in an elegant kotò wood daiza. This work echoes its predecessor yet deepens the visual narrative — evoking the graceful curvature of a feminine figure, partially revealed beneath imaginary sheets. The form suggests a reclining torso with the head gently tilted upward, and a quiet emphasis on the chest and upper body, offering a sense of stillness imbued with breath and emotion.

In “Bound 2”, Mauri explores the boundaries between concealment and exposure, intimacy and abstraction. The organic lines and subtle anatomical suggestions invite the viewer into a silent dialogue — not just with the stone, but with the human form itself, transposed through nature’s hand.

As with all of Franco Mauri’s work, this suiseki balances traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary emotional depth. “Bound 2” stands as a testament to the expressive power of naturally shaped stone and the artist’s sensitive interpretation.