Sculpture

Daimen J. Carlaw’s sculptures are visceral, hybrid forms that blur the boundaries between body, costume, and artifact. Constructed from found materials, textiles, papier-mâché, and layered paint, they exist somewhere between relic and puppet, armor and effigy. Often freestanding or suspended, these figures evoke a ceremonial or theatrical presence—grotesque yet endearing, humorous yet haunted. The sculptural works are defined by texture and improvisation. Surfaces are encrusted with paint, gauze, string, wire, and fabric, creating a tactile density that rewards close inspection.