Ode to an Apple transforms an ordinary fruit into a quiet meditation on form, balance, and symbolism. Carved from richly veined raspberry alabaster, the apple glows with warm organic translucency, its flowing striations suggesting both natural growth and inner vitality. The polished surface gives the piece a sensual tactile presence, inviting the eye to linger over its rounded contours. Suspended before a vertical column of basswood framed in dark polished stone, the apple takes on an almost iconic significance — part still life, part modernist altar piece. The contrast between the warm living grain of the wood, the luminous alabaster, and the sleek black architectural framing creates a dialogue between nature and abstraction, softness and structure. The sculpture’s restraint is one of its greatest strengths. Rather than merely depicting an apple, it elevates the form into a timeless symbol — of knowledge, temptation, nourishment, or perhaps simply the quiet beauty hidden within everyday objects.

Carved from Tupelo and basswood, Ode to a Pear celebrates the quiet beauty of an everyday form. The warm wood grain and clean, architectural lines transform a simple fruit into a study of balance, proportion, and elegance.

This elegant abstract sailboat distills the essence of motion, wind, and water into a single flowing form. Carved from translucent white alabaster, the sweeping sail rises like a crescent of captured wind, giving the sculpture both grace and upward momentum. The subtle internal veining of the stone resembles drifting clouds or ocean currents, enhancing the maritime feeling without literal detail. The composition is beautifully balanced: the smooth curved hull anchors the piece while the soaring sail creates tension and lift. Mounted on a rough dark stone base, the polished alabaster appears almost luminous by contrast, as if the vessel is emerging from sea-worn rock or gliding silently through mist. What makes the sculpture especially successful is its restraint. Rather than describing every feature of a boat, it captures the emotional poetry of sailing itself — serenity, movement, and the quiet dialogue between wind and water.

Basswood, White Marble Base

This vibrant abstract sailboat captures the energy of wind and motion through sweeping, flame-like curves and bold contrasting colours. The soaring orange sails rise dynamically from the sleek dark hull, creating a strong sense of speed, lift, and forward momentum. Though highly simplified, the sculpture conveys the exhilaration and elegance of sailing with remarkable economy of form. The polished surfaces and flowing lines give the piece a distinctly modernist character, balancing grace, movement, and architectural clarity.

Into the Hurricane is an Art Deco study in movement, balance, and resilience. Carved from richly finished tupelo wood, the sweeping twin forms rise like wind-filled sails or currents of air bending into a storm. Their elongated curves and sharp, tapering points create a powerful sense of forward momentum, while the deep orange tones suggest heat, energy, and turbulence. Set against the dark vessel-like base, the sculpture evokes a craft pressing onward through violent weather — elegant, precarious, and determined.

White Translucent Alabaster

An elegant abstract sailboat carved from translucent white alabaster, capturing the quiet poetry of wind and water through flowing modernist forms. The sweeping sail rises gracefully from the solid base, while the pierced negative spaces create lightness, movement, and visual rhythm. Natural veining within the alabaster gives the sculpture an almost luminous depth, suggesting sea mist, clouds, or reflected light on water. Simplicity and restraint allow the piece to evoke the serenity and timeless freedom of sailing rather than merely depict a vessel.

Carved from caramel alabaster, First Flight captures the quiet anticipation of a young bird poised to take wing. Its simplified form and softly flowing lines convey innocence, confidence, and the promise of new beginnings.

Catch a Wave is a dynamic Art Deco composition of two dolphins riding the crest of a sweeping alabaster wave. Carved from dark polished stone, the dolphins appear to glide effortlessly along the curling form beneath them, their elongated silhouettes emphasizing speed, grace, and rhythm. The contrast between the dark figures and the luminous white wave gives the sculpture a striking sense of motion and balance, capturing the joyful energy of the sea.

This Art Deco composition presents a solitary alabaster figure poised between levels, reaching outward in a gesture of searching, longing, or discovery. The translucent white forms contrast with the sweeping blue arc and layered stone platforms, creating a sense of ascent and emotional tension. Small bird forms punctuate the scene like symbols of guidance or fleeting inspiration, while the overall structure evokes a dreamlike journey between earth, water, and sky.

Icy is a minimalist Art Deco portrayal of a young penguin, carved from contrasting black chlorite and translucent white alabaster. The smooth flowing contours and simplified form give the piece a quiet elegance, while the rough white stone base evokes the stark beauty of an arctic landscape.

Tyger Tyger is an Art Deco interpretation of William Blake's immortal creature, carved from richly coloured raspberry alabaster. The reclining feline form is calm yet powerful, framed by two sweeping black arches that evoke both mystery and restrained energy. The sculpture balances elegance with latent strength, echoing the poem's quiet intensity.

Carved from Tupelo, Almost There captures the final moments before a bird takes flight. Its streamlined form and gently outstretched wings convey quiet determination, anticipation, and forward motion.

Pool Sprite is an elegant Art Deco-inspired carving in maple that combines geometric simplicity with graceful poise. The elongated figure, with folded arms and stylized features, evokes the spirit of a guardian or muse watching over the water. Its crisp lines, bold colors, and theatrical silhouette recall the glamour and sophistication of the 1920s and 1930s, while the carved base adds a touch of organic texture that contrasts beautifully with the sculpture's refined design.

Puppy Love is a playful Art Deco sculpture carved from richly variegated Brazilian soapstone. Two stylized seals lean toward one another in a quiet gesture of affection, their flowing forms and polished surfaces highlighting the natural beauty of the stone. The white translucent base evokes ice or water, enhancing the piece's warmth, elegance, and sense of companionship.

Surf captures the effortless grace and momentum of a dolphin gliding through an ocean wave. Carved from richly banded alabaster, the flowing red and cream striations enhance the sense of speed and movement, as though the stone itself were shaped by water currents. The sweeping white alabaster base echoes the arc of a breaking wave, while the simplified, streamlined form gives the piece a distinctly Art Deco elegance. The sculpture conveys both power and playfulness in a single fluid gesture.