This is an artwork created from off-cuts of walnut floorboards and spalted maple tabletops. The work is inspired by the artwork of Damien Hirst.

The "Sugar Skull" series explores the works of artists that depict skulls. An image that represents mortality through the subject and vitality through the depiction, the skull has been an obsession of artists forever. Our bones will travel this world through time long after our spirits have wandered off. We are comprised of raw material with a touch of something more. As we honor and explore our parts, we ceaselessly search for what makes us whole.

This Marquetry artwork is produced in a limited edition of 40 blocks with two artist proofs.

The drawing and dimensions of each block are the same, but due to the exciting variation in grain and knots of both walnut and maple the composition of the patterning in the figure and background will vary.

Each block comes with an inset sawtooth hanger so that they may be hung from a nail on the wall.

5.5” wide x 9” tall x .75” thick

©2018 Benjamin Ahles

All art is the property of artist Benjamin Ahles and may not be reproduced, resold, or used in any form.