Wood carvers skillfully employ negative space—the empty areas around and between carved elements—to amplify the visual impact of their work. By strategically removing material, they create contrast, depth, and movement, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition. This technique transforms solid wood into dynamic forms, where the interplay of light and shadow breathes life into the piece. Negative space also simplifies designs, allowing focal points to stand out while maintaining harmony. Master carvers balance positive and negative space to evoke emotion, suggest dimensionality, and craft stories within the grain. Whether in relief carvings or freestanding sculptures, this deliberate use of emptiness proves that what’s left unsaid—or uncarved—can speak volumes.