Over the past couple of years, I have been approached to create custom memorials and have realized the emotional impact they hold. As a life long sculptor, I have recently redirected my focus to creating hand carved wooden vessels, or urns, memorializing loved ones. Making no distinction as to the definition of loved one, I have created memorials and urns for animals, as well as humans.
I have found wood to be a very warm, expressive and unlimited medium, as opposed to the traditional metal or ceramic urns available. My works are hollowed out for containment of ashes or keepsakes.
My design process allows the client to be an integral
part of the concept, creating a piece that reflects the very essence or energy of each being. Truly, works
from the heart.
It is my intent to evolve my art form to include other funereal offerings, such as totems or coffins, transforming grief into art and beauty.
Please browse the portfolio to view examples of my work.
Reliquary Series
Funeral urn (above) for the ashes of:
Thunderpaws Moksha Rumble "Moe" 1991 - 1999
