Wood sculpture / Romania
Animals with character.
One-of-a-kind sculptures with memory, presence and identity. Carved by hand, meant to be felt.
One-of-a-kind sculptures with memory, presence and identity. Carved by hand, meant to be felt.
I'm Mihai Bodnaruc, a wood sculptor from Romania. I grew up surrounded by animals, forests and mountains. Drawing, building things from wood and observing animal expressions eventually came together in sculpture.
Today I create expressive wooden portraits that carry more than a likeness — each piece is an attempt to capture a distinct personality.
I keep the marks of the chainsaw and chisel visible. Texture, asymmetry and controlled roughness are part of the expression. I want each sculpture to feel alive — not manufactured.
01 / The Lion — a warning, not a roar
02 / The Horse — grace in stillness
03 / The Bear — calm, but untamed
04 / The Borzoi — tenderness in every detail
A sculpture should bring a distinct presence into the room — something to discover every time you look at it.
Interested in an original piece or a custom animal portrait? Tell me about the animal, the expression you love and where the sculpture will live. International inquiries welcome.
roughmarkstudio@gmail.com
