Battle Axe was a demanding piece. After sanding through layers of gesso and reaching the point where he felt ready, he wouldn’t let me go. He kept me up at night, pulling me back in again and again. I found myself obsessively writing—pouring stream of consciousness journaling onto the surface in the early hours of the morning while my daughter slept tight in bed.
Using pencils of varying hardness, the textures and layers began to take on a life of their own. He kept asking for more—more sanding, more shapes, always more writing—constantly pretending to be finished, only to demand another round.
His name came to me abruptly, mid-creation—sharp and unignorable, just like him. Battle Axe explores the ghosts of past relationships, the secrets we carry, and the unconscious patterns we inherit. Some truths we know; others crash through, uninvited, demanding to be seen.
Dimensions:
Height:12 ”
Width: 12”
Depth: 1/2”**
(Measurements are rounded to the nearest half-inch. If you need exact dimensions in centimeters, please contact me.)
Construction & Display: This piece is created on a wood panel with intentionally visible sides to highlight the medium's character. On the back, small wooden blocks are secured to lift the artwork slightly from the wall, creating a floating effect with a soft shadow. The piece comes ready to hang with a sawtooth hanger installed. **The depth includes the blocks and the board.
Copyright Notice: This is an original work of art by Laura Stillmunkes, and copyright registration is currently pending with the U.S. Copyright Office. All rights to reproduce or distribute this piece remain with the artist unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
Battle Axe was a demanding piece. After sanding through layers of gesso and reaching the point where he felt ready, he wouldn’t let me go. He kept me up at night, pulling me back in again and again. I found myself obsessively writing—pouring stream of consciousness journaling onto the surface in the early hours of the morning while my daughter slept tight in bed.
Using pencils of varying hardness, the textures and layers began to take on a life of their own. He kept asking for more—more sanding, more shapes, always more writing—constantly pretending to be finished, only to demand another round.
His name came to me abruptly, mid-creation—sharp and unignorable, just like him. Battle Axe explores the ghosts of past relationships, the secrets we carry, and the unconscious patterns we inherit. Some truths we know; others crash through, uninvited, demanding to be seen.
Dimensions:
Height:12 ”
Width: 12”
Depth: 1/2”**
(Measurements are rounded to the nearest half-inch. If you need exact dimensions in centimeters, please contact me.)
Construction & Display: This piece is created on a wood panel with intentionally visible sides to highlight the medium's character. On the back, small wooden blocks are secured to lift the artwork slightly from the wall, creating a floating effect with a soft shadow. The piece comes ready to hang with a sawtooth hanger installed. **The depth includes the blocks and the board.
Copyright Notice: This is an original work of art by Laura Stillmunkes, and copyright registration is currently pending with the U.S. Copyright Office. All rights to reproduce or distribute this piece remain with the artist unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
