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Implosion | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Madison Flitch. Item composed of wood in contemporary or modern style
Implosion | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Madison Flitch. Item composed of wood in contemporary or modern style
Implosion | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Madison Flitch. Item composed of wood in contemporary or modern style
Implosion | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Madison Flitch. Item composed of wood in contemporary or modern style
Implosion | Wall Sculpture in Wall Hangings by Madison Flitch. Item composed of wood in contemporary or modern style

Created and Sold by Madison Flitch

Madison Flitch

Implosion - Wall Hangings

Price $2,500

Creation: 2-3 weeks
Shipping: UPS 3-5 days
Estimated Arrival: December 10, 2024

Handmade

Sustainable

Made In USA

Made To Order

Natural Materials

Locally Sourced

DimensionsWeight
80H x 48W x 3D in
203.2H x 121.92W x 7.62D cm
22.68 kg
50 lb

Implosion:

Wall art made from Mahogany, oil, wax.

84” x 40”

Weighs around 40 pounds, attaches to wall using a simple French cleat.

Custom sizing, colors, and wood species are available. Contact for more.

Artist statement:

My Implosion series has layered meanings for me…at first, I just liked studying the lines created by the twisted, collapsed metal of imploded storage containers. I thought it would be cool to carve in wood, and I want to apply the technique to wall art, furniture, cabinets, doors, backsplashes, etc.

But during my research of implosion forces and their effect on metal, I ran across an old Mythbusters episodes where they explained how a giant storage container imploded simply due to the rapid cooling of water and air. In one experiment, they trapped and rapidly cooled water and air in a 55-gallon metal drum to see what would happen. They stood and stared at the drum for a long time, and nothing happened — until suddenly, in an instant, the entire drum collapsed in on itself. It fascinated me how the combination of simple, harmless elements could lead to such drastic, disastrous results. .Something that once looked normal, functional, and whole was suddenly rendered unusable due to invisible, internal forces.

The implosion became a symbol, to some degree, of how I often feel about the internal stresses in my own life — on the outside, I look normal, but internally there are forces desperately working to collapse the walls of my psyche. Additionally, it reminded me of the ways in which seemingly healthy relationships between people can suddenly collapse in an instant, due to unknown, invisible forces.

So, to some degree, the Implosion series is a self-portrait and a meditation on the blindspots in our relationships that lead to their collapse. Finding, and carving, the beauty out of the brokenness, however, helps me place hope in restoration and redemption — for myself and for our relationships.

Item Implosion
Created by Madison Flitch
As seen in Creator's Studio, Kansas City, MO
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Madison Flitch
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2023
Modern Furniture - Art - Sculpture

Madison Flitch is a studio and art gallery that creates and curates the best functional and sculptural art in the midwest. Our purpose is to showcase the beauty of natural materials that come “from the earth” through fashion-forward design thinking. We think “locally”, by looking at the talent, materials, and landscapes immediately around us to develop art that represents and celebrates the beauty of the midwest.

We have developed a unique set of perspectives and processes through our on-site workshop that allows designers and clients the ability to collaborate within our in-house style. We strive to maintain a fresh, forward-thinking perspective for our clients and partners.