Troubadour by John Leon

John Leon's sculpture, carved from American ash wood, depicts a figure playing a stringed instrument. The figure is rendered with a simplified, almost geometric style, suggesting a sense of modernist influence. The figure's posture is bent, as if in the midst of playing, with the head tilted slightly downward towards the instrument. The instrument itself is also stylized, with a simplified shape. The figure's clothing is suggested by subtle lines and indentations, adding a sense of realism to the stylized form. The light, warm hue of the ash wood and its distinct grain patterns add a natural and organic quality to the piece. The overall effect is one of rhythmic expression and a celebration of music and form, rendered in a natural material.