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Woods Davy — Cantamar, 2/1/26
Woods Davy

Cantamar, 2/1/26

2026

Cantamar, 2/1/26 presents a carefully balanced congregation of stones resting on a granite pad, the result of Woods Davy's rigorous and contemplative approach to equilibrium sculpture. Each element has been selected and positioned with acute sensitivity to weight, surface texture, and gravitational tension, producing a composition that feels simultaneously inevitable and surprising. The work belongs to an ongoing series in which Davy investigates the threshold between natural material and human intention, allowing the inherent character of the stone to guide formal decisions rather than imposing upon it. Davy, who has worked extensively with stone and wire across several decades, is recognized for sculptures that resist the language of fabrication in favor of a quieter, more meditative dialogue with the physical world. Cantamar carries that lineage forward while demonstrating the artist's continued refinement of scale and spatial presence. At 81.3 by 81.3 by 47 centimeters, the work commands attention without aggression, occupying space with a stillness that rewards prolonged looking. The granite pad grounds the composition with a sense of permanence, while the stones above introduce subtle asymmetries that keep the eye engaged. For collectors drawn to sculpture that bridges land art, process-based practice, and the poetics of natural material, this work offers a rare combination of conceptual depth and physical immediacy. Signed and offered through Sabbatikal, Cantamar, 2/1/26 represents a strong example of Davy's mature practice and would bring considered gravity to any collection environment, whether domestic or institutional.

Medium
Stone on granite pad
Overall
Framed
Signed
Yes
Location
Sabbatikal, Palm Springs, CA

For Sale — $40000

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Woods Davy, Cantamar, 2/1/26, 2026

Cantamar, 2/1/26 presents a carefully balanced congregation of stones resting on a granite pad, the result of Woods Davy's rigorous and contemplative approach to equilibrium sculpture. Each element has been selected and positioned with acute sensitivity to weight, surface texture, and gravitational tension, producing a composition that feels simultaneously inevitable and surprising. The work belongs to an ongoing series in which Davy investigates the threshold between natural material and human intention, allowing the inherent character of the stone to guide formal decisions rather than imposing upon it. Davy, who has worked extensively with stone and wire across several decades, is recognized for sculptures that resist the language of fabrication in favor of a quieter, more meditative dialogue with the physical world. Cantamar carries that lineage forward while demonstrating the artist's continued refinement of scale and spatial presence. At 81.3 by 81.3 by 47 centimeters, the work commands attention without aggression, occupying space with a stillness that rewards prolonged looking. The granite pad grounds the composition with a sense of permanence, while the stones above introduce subtle asymmetries that keep the eye engaged. For collectors drawn to sculpture that bridges land art, process-based practice, and the poetics of natural material, this work offers a rare combination of conceptual depth and physical immediacy. Signed and offered through Sabbatikal, Cantamar, 2/1/26 represents a strong example of Davy's mature practice and would bring considered gravity to any collection environment, whether domestic or institutional.

Medium
Stone on granite pad
Dimensions
overall: 81.3 x 81.3 x 47 cm • framed: 172.7 x 81.3 x 47 cm
Year
2026
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Sabbatikal, Palm Springs, CA

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