A luminous and timeless portrait of Yoda, the embodiment of wisdom, balance and inner strength. No paint, no print, no ink. His form appears purely through structure, shadow and reflection. From afar his presence feels calm and eternal. Up close the work dissolves into abstraction, each brass nail reflecting light against the deep matte black of acrylic glass. Solid brass meets darkness, a dialogue between power and peace. The golden tones of the nails echo the serenity of light emerging from shadow, symbolizing the harmony between knowledge and discipline, spirit and form. Over time the brass may develop a natural patina, giving each work a living surface that evolves and deepens with character, just as wisdom does through time. As light shifts the portrait transforms. From the side it becomes sculptural and dimensional. From the front his gaze returns, still and knowing, eternal. Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, signed and numbered on the reverse, this work stands as both homage and reinterpretation. A contemporary tribute to one of the most enduring figures of modern mythology. About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio, known for developing a distinctive visual language through precision, light, and industrial materials. He is best known for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of brass or steel nails are precisely positioned using digitally controlled processes and finished entirely by hand. The resulting portraits balance raw strength with delicate detail, creating sculptural works in which light and shadow continuously transform the image. Dragtsma began developing his artistic practice in June 2024. Since then, his works have entered private collections across the world, from Miami to Japan and throughout Europe, and are represented by several galleries. His rapidly evolving practice is driven by a desire to push material boundaries rather than follow trends, placing process, physical presence, and experimentation at the heart of his work. He is currently working towards a period of major artistic expansion, with new techniques and international presentations in development, positioning this moment as the formative phase of a long-term artistic trajectory. Each artwork is designed and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, and exists as a unique piece or in strictly limited editions. His practice stands at the intersection of art, engineering, and innovation, with a focus on building a body of work intended to endure beyond the present moment. Specificationsce. Specifications Title: Yoda in Brass Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025 Edition: one-of-a-kind Medium: Solid brass nails Background: Matte black acrylic glass Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang Year: 2025 Condition: New, signed Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm For behind the scenes content and the creation process visit Instagram @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com A portrait forged in brass, radiant in silence, eternal in wisdom. This artwork is an independent artistic creation inspired by a cultural character from popular cinema. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced in collaboration with Lucasfilm or The Walt Disney Company.