Wood Works

Title: Wood Works
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Artist: Peter Bogdanov
Every masterpiece starts somewhere—this one began as a log with low self-esteem and dreams of becoming a majestic bald eagle. Instead, halfway through the transformation, it made a hard left turn and decided: Nah… I’m gonna be a goofy bird with good vibes and zero natural predators.
“Wood Works” immortalizes that exact moment—a whimsical mid-carve awakening. The face of the bird is starting to peek through, joyfully oblivious, like a cartoon sidekick who wandered into a fine art gallery by mistake. With a beak shaped for grinning, not hunting, and the kind of energy that says “Did someone say snacks?”, this bird was clearly not made for battle but for birthday parties and awkward dance moves.
The wood itself still holds the scars of its former life as a very serious tree. Now, it embraces its destiny as the physical embodiment of cheerful chaos. Surrounding it, the background whirls like a brain in creative overdrive—part lumberjack fever dream, part Saturday morning cartoon intro.
This is not your grandfather’s totem pole. It’s a reminder that sometimes, evolution doesn’t strive for power—it shoots for personality.
Scientists believe if this bird came to life, it would immediately host a nature documentary… on squirrels… and get all the facts wrong.
Perfect for spaces in need of laughter, levity, or an unexpected burst of avian optimism.