Torso” (Torso) Artistic description: A study of human vulnerability and strength carved from a single block of wood. “Torso” captures the essence of movement and stillness in the same moment — a silent reflection on the human condition. The surface, left partly raw, speaks of life’s imperfection and the artist’s belief that truth is found in simplicity. Professional description: Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a human torso. Material: solid wood (single piece) Technique: manual carving Dimensions: [as in museum record] Date: pre-1992 Artist: Mihai Manea (1964–2006)

58 cm