"Empty” showcases the power of art to communicate complex emotions and to provide solace and connection in shared human experiences. Michael has effortlessly and elegantly captured this using a copper cabbage tree as a faceless figure, stripped of identity and expression. The sculpture's form and the intricate texture of the copper leaves create a poignant visual metaphor for the void that many experience in times of loss or sadness. The choice of the cabbage tree, with its sturdy yet delicate structure, reflects the duality of strength and vulnerability inherent in human emotions. Michael's work invites viewers to confront their own feelings of emptiness, offering a space for reflection and understanding.