The hole in the tree’s bark creates an unexpected juxtaposition between nature and artifice

 

a hole in the bark of a tree, button eyes, and a wooden mask. The hole in the tree’s bark creates an unexpected juxtaposition between nature and artifice that invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between these two states. The button eyes add an eerie dimension to this artwork as they appear to gaze out from within the tree's natural environment. Finally, when combined with the wooden mask, these disparate components come together to create an image that could be interpreted as having pareidolia – or human-like facial features – depending on one's perspective. This work encourages viewers to look beyond surface appearances and consider what lies beneath them - both literally and metaphorically speaking.