32” x 22” The Radiant Watcher

Wood Sculpture by Patrick Wayner

Reclaimed and natural hardwoods | 2025

“The Radiant Watcher” commands presence through its intricate balance of symmetry, color, and symbolism. This peacock-like guardian is crafted from an array of hand-carved hardwoods, each feather a unique expression of grain and tone — from deep mahogany and walnut to honeyed maple and golden pine. Together, they form a luminous fan that seems to pulse with life and quiet authority.

The figure’s gaze is both fierce and wise, embodying the spirit of protection and awareness. The layered composition evokes a sacred mandala — each feather an eye of insight, radiating outward in a pattern of vigilance and grace. The warm palette and organic textures invite the viewer to contemplate the unity between strength and serenity, form and spirit.

“The Radiant Watcher” stands as a symbol of enlightenment — a sentinel of beauty and awareness that bridges the natural and the divine through the language of wood and craftsmanship.