billon polystyrene log sculpture by vincent kohler

‘billon’ polystyrene log sculpture, 2007 110 x 100 x 300 cmimage © vincent kohler – photo credit geoffrey cottenceau

using a combination of polystyrene and resin, lausanne-based artist vincent kohler has developed ‘billon’ – a sculpture that demonstrates an exploded view of the inner workings of a tree. sectioned into various arrangements, the composition highlights the several different cuts of lumber – including the center pith and other vertical and flat grain pieces.

image © vincent kohler – photo credit geoffrey cottenceau

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