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Chasing & Patina Yesterday
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Botanical Stillness at Twilight
Dimensions: 60 x 60 cm · 2026
Subdued color palette exploring native West African succulents and botanical textures under soft studio light.
Chidinma Obi
Lagos, Nigeria
Behind the Piece: Living Process
Beeswax sculpting of the Benin Crown
Crafting the sacred ceremonial headdress from natural palm-beeswax mixture over a refractory clay core.
Lost-wax bronze pour at 1,150°C
The fired clay mold is evacuated in the pit kiln, and molten bronze alloy is channeled into the void.
Cold chasing and camwood patina finish
Removing investment sprues, detailed surface chisel engraving, and applying warm organic camwood oil patina.
