SPINDRIFT ECHO STUDIO
Sculptures shaped from wild wood, chosen for its character, shaped by growth, wind, water, and time.
A Collaboration with the Elements.
Gathered as driftwood or fallen wildwood, each piece is chosen for its unique character. I work with a light hand, honouring the original character while guiding the forms into focus. My goal is to amplify the natural beauty that took decades to grow and years to weather, ensuring the wood’s own history and story remains the strongest voice.
SELECTED WORKS
A collection of one-of-a-kind sculptures shaped from reclaimed wood.
THE FLOW OF NIGHT – 2026
This is part of my new Nocturne Series inspired by the magical time between 3:00 and 4:00 AM, that little window where creativity moves more freely.
In this particular piece, the form flows in a smooth, continuous wave that catches the light beautifully. When you turn it, the rhythm shifts into sharp lines, deep textures, and striking natural cracks, mirroring the 3am current that is both fluid and punctuated by sudden, vivid thoughts.
Finished with the traditional Japanese yakisugi technique, where the wood is charred and meticulously finished to accentuate its natural, mysterious movement, and to preserve and protect its character.
This piece of wildwood is remarkably strong, and feels weighty for its size. Restorative work was done with the intention of keeping the original sculpture that was made by a tree and the sea.
BECOMING
2025
This piece has an unusual opening shape with beautifully-warped grain patterns. It didn’t grow in a straight line or follow an expected pattern, likely due to a challenge. It changed course, expanded anyway, and became something entirely its own and beautiful.
Becoming is about the character that grows from adapting to change. It’s for those who appreciate the particular beauty when challenges are met with resilience and grace.
Length: 9 “
Width: 5 (at widest point) “
Height: 3.5″
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MIST DRAGON
2025
Length: 17″
Width: 3″ (at widest point)
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STILL FLAME
2025
Still Flame evokes the form of a flame rising from a torch, a symbol long associated with inner strength, clarity, and purpose.
Length: 20″
Width: 4.5″ (at widest point)
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EMERGING PHOENIX
2025
Emerging Phoenix is a captivating testament to nature’s strength and resilience. Its beautiful warm colours are natural, with no added tints.
Shaped by the wood’s instinctive response to life’s stressors, it grew around a natural challenge, forming a mesmerizing wavy groove that tells a story of endurance. The tree’s own defense transformed into a beautiful, unique new form, a gorgeous flowing shape that showcases the wood’s rich grain and warm, golden tones within. It’s a striking symbol of beauty born from overcoming hardships.
Length: 17″
Width: 4″ at widest point
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WAVE OF LOVE
2025
This piece presents a fluid, rippling form that resembles a gentle wave in motion. At its crest, a heart shape emerges, visible only from a specific angle, otherwise remaining a subtle wavy hollow.
Designed to be viewed from all sides, it encourages shifting perspective to discover the hidden heart.
Wave of Love invites pause and close attention, capturing the instant love’s symbol suddenly appears.
It’s a tribute to love’s subtle revelations, found only by those who pay attention.
Length: 18.5″
Width: 5″ (at widest point)
There is a small metal hanger on the back, positioned for optimal display.
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EQUILIBRIUM IN MOTION
2025
This minimalist sculpture blends fluid form with impeccable balance, resting gracefully on three delicate points. Its flowing lines and forms hint at serene movement. Dynamic yet still, it captures motion frozen in time like a tranquil silhouette.
The beautiful natural beige tones accented by delicate brown lines add an intriguing deeper element to the sculpture.
Length: 16″
Width: 3″ (at widest point)
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FLICKER
2025
This form resembles a candle with wax drippings and a small flickering flame, a symbol long associated with light in darkness, clarity, and the calm of a single point of focus.
Width: 4 ” (at widest point)
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BE LIKE WATER
2025
Inspired by Bruce Lee’s wisdom: Be formless, shapeless, like water, this sculpture embodies fluid resilience: moving around obstacles with ease, holding form without rigidity, and rising with effortless grace.
What also sets it apart is its unique balance. The front edge reaches forward as if levitating, defying gravity, while it rests solidly on three hidden back points. Grounded yet free, it serves as a reminder to embrace change, flow through life’s pressures, and find strength in flexibility.
Length: 9″
Width: 7″
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CENTERED
2025
Centered speaks of strength and balance. Its form is minimalist yet bold. The circular opening is its focal point, drawing the eye to its center. It invites contemplation, creating a quiet moment of focus. As a centerpiece in a room, it can bring a grounding energy, offering a place for stillness and balance.
Length: 27.5″
Width: 4.5″ at widest point
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A SPLASH OF NATURE
2025
The broader end mimics the dynamic splash of water, with unique holes and points that catch the light, adding depth and intrigue. On the opposite side, the wood gracefully tapers to a fine point, undulating in waves that suggest motion and fluidity.
Length: 25″
Width: 6.5″ (at widest point)
Height: 5.5″
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CRESTING BARREL
2025
Curved like a wave caught mid-crest, Cresting Barrel carries the thrill of motion in an instant when everything lines up just right.
Its form leans forward in balance and energy, shaped by movement and the pull of momentum. It captures the spirit of flow, of being fully present, alive in the moment, when possibility feels wide open. This piece reflects the feeling of leaning into life.
What really sets this piece apart is its unique balance. It leans forward as if defying gravity, yet it is steady in its 4-point stance.
Length: 7″
Height: 5″
Width (at widest point): 4.5″
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FREE SPIRIT (2026)
This piece has a calm and serene natural shape, and when light shines on it just right, subtle curves reveal a bird’s head and wings poised in flight, a timeless symbol of freedom. The hidden shape emerges only in the right light, inviting a shift in perspective to uncover possibility.
Place it where light can cast a shadow just right, revealing the hidden bird in flight.
Length: 6.75″
Width: 3.5″ (at widest point)
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Natural Sculptures found along the Pacific Northwest coast through years of wandering.
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J. Lane – Artist
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