"Gaia" - driftwood sculpture

Artist: Bryan Cusack

Name: Gaia

Material: Driftwood

Size: 55cm

Edition: Single copy

Origin: South Africa

Bryan Cusack's driftwood sculpture, inspired by Gaia, the primordial goddess of the earth, emphasizes the deep connection between the earth and the sea. Gaia embodies life, fertility, and the nurturing aspects of nature. The driftwood, shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides, symbolizes nature's cyclical relationship and renewal. Cusack honors Gaia as a life-giver and protector, and his sculpture depicts the harmony and balance of nature. It is a tribute to the power and beauty of the natural world and a reminder of our deep connection to the earth.

Bryan Cusack, an Irish-born artist, has lived in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa since 1992 and specialises in sculptures made from driftwood that he collects from local beaches. His works depict South African wildlife and human figures in motion, inspired by the wild coast of Pondoland. The natural shapes and textures of the driftwood give his sculptures unique depth. Cusack is careful to only use driftwood and found objects to protect the environment. These nature-influenced sculptures are created in his studio near Durban, overlooking the sea.

This extraordinary work of art transports the inimitably powerful pulse of a modern Africa into your rooms. This spirit can unfold not only in your living room, but also in your office, your waiting room or your agency. All exhibits are selected by us directly in Africa because we want to act as ambassadors for contemporary artists living in Africa. In order to give something back to nature in Africa, we donate a portion of every purchase to selected African animal protection projects.

All our works can be viewed and picked up at the SOUL OF AFRIKA gallery at Lindwurmstraße 157, 80337 Munich.