Archaeologist is a large hollow form made from wood collected from a tree felled in a park in Bergen. The surface is decorated with patterns burned freehand into the wood. At the bottom of the interior, 24-karat gold represents a full moon. A half moon is burned into the underside of the form. The gilding elevates this piece of artwork and makes it perfectly unique. Both techniques used to decorate this piece are time consuming and require a lot of dedication.
The burned patterns have faded over time, while their traces remain visible in the wood. Studying them makes you feel like you’re studying ancient papyrus rolls.
This piece should not stand in direct sunlight, to avoid further fading. Where the burnt marks have faded completely, there are still visible marks in the wood. The pattern is still visible and the faded spots make it look more mysterious.