21” x 20” The Imperial Guardian

Wood Sculpture by Patrick Wayner

Reclaimed and natural hardwoods | 2025

“The Imperial Guardian” embodies majesty, balance, and duality — a powerful twin-headed eagle rising in perfect symmetry. Each head faces a different horizon, symbolizing watchfulness over both the known and the unseen, the past and the future. Crowned above in gold, this commanding figure evokes ancient heraldry reimagined through contemporary craftsmanship.

Carved from layered hardwoods, the sculpture’s feathers shift from deep walnut and crimson to pale maple and ash, creating a striking rhythm of color and form. The intricate textures of the wings, talons, and crown merge into a singular expression of authority and grace. The dark geometric backdrop grounds the creature’s ascent, emphasizing its regal stature and luminous details.

“The Imperial Guardian” stands as a testament to strength in unity and the eternal guardianship of light and legacy — a timeless emblem of protection and power, carved with reverence and precision.