{"product_id":"tendencies-wall-sculpture","title":"Tendencies Wall Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eTendencies\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sculptural wall piece that explores fracture, connection, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit. Formed as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"205\"\u003ebroken circle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the artwork is composed of two separate pieces intentionally installed off-center so the larger segment hangs slightly higher on the wall. When displayed this way, the flowing pattern visually continues from one piece to the other, creating a dynamic \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"469\"\u003ediptych\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels both divided and unified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEach surface is meticulously constructed from \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"585\"\u003ehand-folded cardstock discs\u003c\/strong\u003e in black and gold, individually shaped and adhered to the substrate. The discs spiral and cascade in an organic rhythm, creating a textured surface that shifts with light and shadow, drawing the eye through the continuous movement of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eThe work was inspired by the recent events in \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eMinneapolis, Minnesota\u003c\/strong\u003e—the artist’s hometown—during a period of heightened tensions surrounding federal operations and protests across the city, events that deeply affected communities throughout Minnesota and reverberated across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eWithin the piece, color and form carry symbolic meaning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bfih13\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the heaviness felt in the hearts, homes, and families of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bfih13\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges within the darkness as moments of light—symbols of hope, compassion, and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16xigg1\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003ebroken circle\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects a community fractured by conflict and grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j0023i\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003econtinuous flowing pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e connecting both halves speaks to resilience, and solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eDespite its fracture, the piece resolves into a quiet sense of harmony—an acknowledgment that even in moments of division, empathy and collective strength can create something profoundly beautiful. Total diameter measures approximately 27 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist Tam M Olson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240056631524,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0775\/3956\/files\/Black_and_Gold_Textured_Diptych_Wall_Art_Sculpture_by_Artist_Tam_M_Olson.png?v=1773344412","url":"https:\/\/tmolsonart.com\/products\/tendencies-wall-sculpture","provider":"Tam M Olson Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}