Jean Boghossian I Untitled 2008

Burnt Wooden Sculpture by Jean Boghossian. This striking burnt-wood sculpture by Jean Boghossian embodies the artist’s fascination with the transformative power of fire. Rising vertically with bold presence, the piece reveals a sequence of carved, spiraling segments that create a dynamic sense of movement—almost as if the wood is twisting itself upward in response to the heat that shaped it. Boghossian’s signature technique of working with flame is evident in the deep, textured char that envelops the surface. Each burn mark and fissure becomes part of a visual language that speaks to destruction and renewal, fragility and resilience. The dark, richly carbonized wood contrasts beautifully with the sculpture’s elegant form, inviting viewers to reflect on how raw materials can be altered, scarred, and yet transformed into something profoundly expressive. Minimalist yet powerful, this work captures Boghossian’s ongoing exploration of combustion as both a tool and a metaphor—revealing beauty in the unpredictable dialogue between artist, material, and fire.