"To Split and Carve" is an abstract stone sculpture that exemplifies Noguchi's mature approach to direct carving, where he emphasized the material's inherent qualities and organic forms. Created in the latter part of his career, the work demonstrates his characteristic dialogue between human intervention and natural stone, with its title reflecting the fundamental sculptural processes of cutting and shaping. The piece exemplifies Noguchi's philosophy that sculpture should engage with space and landscape as integral elements rather than as isolated objects.