Olive Wood...Reborn
Unique artistic bowls and sculptures born out of reclaimed wood from ancient Sicilian olive trees.
elieved to be first planted in Sicily in the 6th century B.C. by the Greeks, this gift to Sicily in Italy has outlasted countless generations. The twisted, tangled trunks and branches of one of history’s most treasured trees bear witness to its tenacity and stamina. A tree so special as to be considered sacred on our island home of Sicily.
Hand-CRAFTED artisan bowls
After selecting a unique piece of the dead tree I cut a section and examine the grain deciding on the best way to bring out the inherent beauty of the growth rings and scars. Each olive wood bowl is a one of a kind piece of art that honors the once beautiful and productive olive tree.
SCULPTURES
Following the natural twists and turns of the weathered tree, I try to bring into view the past struggles and triumphs of surviving hundreds of years. These beautiful olive trees are a symbol of the very essence of life.
As I work on each olive wood piece I often wonder what this tree has witnessed during its lifetime. A lifetime measured in not years but centuries.
Handcrafted art creations reborn from the heart and soul of ancient olive wood... Read more
