Ouroboros / The Great Wheel, 2025, Wood, 15″x15″x15″, ©2025
To sculpt in a prestige material like wood, with legacy and tradition, gives me solid ground to stand on. The actual, measurable amount of labor, the love for tools, and abiding in the workshop, standing at the bench, measuring, eyeballing, touching, the smell of wood chips and sawdust, the grinding drone of power tools, the numbness in the hands and arms, coughing up the dust, the metronome of mallet on chisel, Wood is flesh and flesh is wood. Blood and sap and skin and bones, all merged together, the body of the tree and my body, the grain and the Qi.
THE GREAT WHEEL, isn’t only up and down, success or failure, it’s more of a turntable at a Chinese banquet, where the dishes come around periodically, and you can choose or not as things go by.
OUROBOROS, in global mythology, a snake 🐍 biting its own tale. But, not as simple as a wheel, more of a moebius strip or knotted coil, where the path around is hidden and not obvious.
matthew DG 
This is a fascinating and deeply thought-provoking exploration of the Ouroboros symbol and its significance throughout history. Your analysis of the concept’s cyclical nature and how it resonates in various cultural contexts is both comprehensive and insightful. I especially appreciated how you connected this ancient symbol to modern concepts, providing a fresh perspective on its enduring relevance. Your writing not only educates but also sparks further reflection on the themes of renewal, eternity, and interconnectedness. Thank you for sharing such an enriching and intellectually stimulating post!