Mike Jorgensen
Frog singing on a log, Original Naturalistic Wood Sculpture
2023

About the Item

Frog singing on a log 2.0 x 5.0 x 10.0, 1.0 lbs Wood Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "Whimsical frog singing in harmony on a log, as content as can be. This sculpture is made from a piece of wood my wife purchased for me from South America. The drift wood is from a lake in northern Idaho, where my family is from. The frogs bring an instant smile and its hard to view them and maintain thoughts that do not make you happy. There is nothing like the harmony of frogs at night when you can't sleep. The croaking is soothing and harmonic. A natural sedative." About the Artist: Mike began creating original, one of a kind, wood sculptures when 17 years of age. He has no formal training, but an eye for the creative and the beauty of wood. After a year, he took a fifty year hiatus to pursue a family and professional career as a lawyer. He recently returned to wood sculpturing in the past two years, partly to stay positive and encouraged while experiencing life's transitions into aging. In a year and a half, he created approximately 30 sculptures. He considers it as art therapy. Although he initially created the sculptures for himself and family, others expressed admiration for the unique art and recently, he shared his first sculpture with the world by selling the cello player to a friend. She was so excited to share the cello player with her granddaughter, who plays the cello, he realized what happiness and hope art can bring to others and he wants to share his art with anyone who will appreciate and enjoy it. All of the woods have a unique history and meaning. He preserves history and memories through certain pieces of wood, by taking wood that would be destroyed and making it into something beautiful.

Creator:

Mike Jorgensen

Creation Year:

2023

Dimensions:

Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)

Medium:

Wood

Movement & Style:

American Modern

Period:

21st Century