Fungi Drift

Fungi Drift is a finely detailed pyrography piece on a slender rectangular panel of poplar wood, measuring 10 by 3 1/4 by 1/4 inches. The artwork offers an intimate look at a forest floor scene, where a variety of mushrooms emerge among delicate ferns, grasses, and scattered leaves. Each mushroom is carefully rendered with precise shading and etched texture, highlighting the unique shapes and surfaces that define their natural form. The composition invites a closer appreciation of the often-overlooked complexity and quiet beauty found in woodland habitats. The subtle contrasts achieved through burning techniques on the warm wood surface draw attention to the layered details and organic rhythms of this miniature ecosystem.