Opening page of Dav id Puustinen’s website. Exhibiting in the forefront, a wood sculpture called’Prow’. Artist, David Puustinen seated in the background

The chisel as a metaphor for life

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Girl

Unfurling

Dryad

Sculpting, made easier for me when my mind is clear of thoughts, focussing  intently upon the wood, removing the mass, to reveal an image. I am then observing a process of creation without hinderance. Sculpting within an internal zone of silence, like an observer of a candle flame, in stillness.

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Drooping lady. Returning back to the earth. Defiant, strong and poised.
Angel sits contemplative of how to meet a fall where her wings were clipped. Feeling the gravity of the human experience and choosing to learn the lessons to return back to full flight again
‘The Becoming’. A wood sculpture exhibiting an unfurling spiral. Seated ion a large wooden base. Exhibiting a forward motion and heal upon the water it sails.
‘The Beginning’. A wood sculpture exhibiting a semetrially balanced orgaing form. It reminds me of a fish.

I'd seen David's sculptures on his Substack platform, but to actually view them was quite something else. Their overall form, size, detail, finish, colour, the chisel marks all invited closer inspection, and a definite need to touch and stroke them (with permission). It now seems obvious, but I wasn't expecting this reaction, or the level to which I felt David's essence in these creations. It's exciting watching him transition to different forms, and I particularly loved the flow and majesty of these pieces. Thank you David, it's a privilege to be witnessing your journey.

Anonymous

"From solid logs to forms that embody flow and energy is a journey that exposes the heart of the artist.  David has clearly explored his deepest well to discover what lies beneath the surface in a brave and dedicated year’s work.  Reemerging as the sculptor that has always been within, he interprets the otherwise unspoken language of his soul through the medium of the Divine's expression of spirit in trees." ~ Karen

'After viewing David's 2024 sculptural exhibition it became apparent to me that the work was a visceral representation of his values and authenticity…and it goes deep and to the core.’

John Bodin (Yarra Valley - Melbourne)

I have known Dave Puustinen for over 10 years. In that time I have had a complicated and stunning paving design made at my residence by Dave which is commented on by many visitors to our house. The detail he went to with this was quite extraordinary. This is indicative of Dave as a genuine artisan.

I have also closely followed Dave’s sculptural journey over recent times and can say that his work reflects again the genuine artisan that he is. I am astounded at the detail and complexity of his work and congratulate him on completing the various works which make up his exhibition. I also know the sheer number of man hours he has put into each piece to achieve the high quality finish he has achieved.

I am certain that his sculptures will become quickly very collectible and increasingly valuable over time

Peter Ferguson

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