Among Tiktak’s solitary figures, this work stands apart for its posture. Whereas most of his single subjects are rendered in an upright stance, here the body bends forward at the waist, arms extended as though reaching outward. The gesture carries the suggestion of an adult lowering themselves to greet or comfort a child, introducing a rare note of interaction into this otherwise self-contained single figure.

The face reinforces this impression of engagement. Although the overall form is rugged, the features are beautifully refined: the cheeks rise to narrow the eyes and the mouth turns upward in an unambiguous smile. Such expressiveness demonstrates Tiktak’s capacity to convey warmth without abandoning the solidity of his sculptural idiom.

Structurally, the figure remains anchored in the formal strategies that distinguish Tiktak’s later work. The legs are defined not through incision but through a single void, a device that constitutes one of his most original inventions. This opening clarifies the division of the limbs while drawing the surrounding space into the body of the sculpture. The approach has often invited comparison with Henry Moore, yet in Tiktak’s hands the void serves a distinct purpose. It gives rhythm to the body, balancing solidity with openness.

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