Blue Shell

This sculpture is a flowing, wall-mounted abstract form made from Spalted Ambrosia Maple . It unfolds in a rhythmic sequence of curved, ribbon-like lobes that rise and dip across the wall, creating a sense of continuous motion—almost like a frozen wave or a strip of wood caught mid-dance.

Each section is hollowed and concave, revealing dramatic natural patterns in the wood: swirling grain, dark spalting lines, and warm amber-to-honey tones. The edges are crisply defined with a dark border, which sharply outlines the organic shapes and emphasizes their silhouette against the wall. This contrast makes the forms feel both precise and alive.

The sculpture balances symmetry and variation: the central forms are broader and more open, while the outer ends taper and curl inward, giving the piece a dynamic beginning and end. Light plays across the interior surfaces, deepening shadows and highlighting the natural textures, so the work changes subtly depending on viewing angle and illumination.

Overall, the sculpture feels both sculptural and musical—suggesting movement, breath, or sound—while celebrating the inherent beauty and unpredictability of the wood itself.

This form was sculpted from a beautiful piece of Spalted Ambrosia Silver Maple. The shape was inspired by ribbon candy. Sanded carefully and finished with shellac and satin wax. Dims: 22″x14”x7”H. This wall sculpture can be mounted vertical or horizontal.