Mud Ring I

A sculptural study in controlled tension, Mud Ring I presents a bold circular form rendered in metal, its shallow relief commanding the wall with the quiet authority of work that knows exactly what it is. The piece measures twenty-five inches in both height and width, a proportion that feels at once monumental and intimate — substantial enough to anchor a considered interior without overwhelming the compositions around it. John Richard's hand is evident in the restraint: no applied finish mediates between the material and the eye, allowing the metal itself to carry the full weight of the object's presence.