The artist brothers Saman and Sasan Oskouei have taken the mundane and made it mind-bending. In their ongoing sculpture series The Weight of Less, they transform objects from the everyday—school desks, doors, industrial pallets—into enigmatic artworks by puncturing them with irregular holes.

“As layers are removed, the objects lose their original purpose while gaining a new presence,” the artists explain. “The carved spaces expose hidden rhythms, patterns and relationships within the material.”

Their work is a reminder that sometimes, the most profound insights can come from the simplest of changes. The brothers’ practice has often delved into social, political and cultural critique through everyday materials like fences and grass. But with The Weight of Less, they’ve found a minimalist approach to challenge our perceptions.

By suggesting that what we once took for granted now seems unsteady, the sculptures invite us to reconsider the structures that form our daily lives. It’s a quiet yet powerful commentary on how imperceptible changes can alter one's perspective.

For those interested in learning more about their work, explore it on their website and Instagram: oskouei.com.