'Langkawi, Offspring' sculpture, brown

Belgian designer Stefan Schöning's 'Langkawi' decorative mask collection for Gardeco pays homage to the skilled woodcarvers of the Malaysian island by the same name. Five anthropomorphic designs are carved by hand from a single block of responsibly sourced Langkawi teak. The finished pieces, presented in natural brown, are varnished with a mineral-rich oil that further enhances the grain. The sculptures exude rhythm and play with symmetry, echoing Schöning's minimalistic style. The family of mask-inspired pieces includes 'Offspring', a dynamic, thought-provoking interplay between two parts, which — in the tradition of mask-making — speaks to what it means to be human.