Jessie Nelson
High Altar Boy, 2026
Reinforced Concrete, Brass, Ash with a Shou-Sugi-Bahn Finish
65 W x 30.2 H x 18 D in
165.1 W x 76.7 H x 45.7 D cm
70 lbs / 31.7515 kg
165.1 W x 76.7 H x 45.7 D cm
70 lbs / 31.7515 kg
Copyright The Artist
High Altar Boy is conceived as a domestic altar. A tall foyer table holds six brass candle holders set into a structure of cast concrete and burned ash. The wood...
High Altar Boy is conceived as a domestic altar. A tall foyer table holds six brass candle holders set into a structure of cast concrete and burned ash. The wood is treated using shou sugi ban, leaving its surface darkened and marked by heat. The piece balances mass and restraint, translating a repeated gesture of care into a functional object scaled for the home.
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