ArtistMaskull Lasserrehas transformed two pianos into one sculpture in this thrilling piece titledThe Third Octave.
It took about 2,000 hours to complete the work, with Lasserre never quite sure of the final outcome.
There is no manual or known approach for making something like this, the artist tells My Modern Met.
So much has to work, and work perfectly the first time.
I played the violin for many years before I transitioned to visual art.
Making a piece like this is like improvising a recital or performance in real-time.
Each piano has been carefully dissected, with strings and hammers spilling forth.
Take a closer look at how artist Maskull Lasserre joined two pianos with a wood-carved octopus.
The sculpture took about 2,000 hours to complete.
To balance the work, he placed two books that speak of biology and philosophy.
The texts have both a practical and metaphorical function.
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