Nest

A bird nest is a creation of wonder.  Each woven nest is unique to the bird’s needs.  I collect nests that have been abandoned and incorporate them into hand-built sculptures to express my awe of these instinctual creations.

  • “Knot”

  • Nest, pine needles, spanish moss, photo transfer print, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 8.5″x10.5″x3″ (back)

  • Empty Nest: Growth

    Nest, reclaimed wood, glass

    8” x 8” x 3.5”

  • Empty Nest: Shift

    Nest, reclaimed wood, glass

    8” x 8” x 3.5”

  • “Weave”

  • Nest, branches, image transfer print of forest, feather set in resin, pine needles, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 15″x 9″x 3″

  • Empty Nest: Progress

    (Sold) Nest, reclaimed wood, glass

    8” x 8” x 3.5”

  • Empty Nest: Abundance

    (Sold) Nest, reclaimed wood, glass

    8” x 8” x 3.5”

  • “Appalachian Trail” (commission)

  • Nest, branches, pinecones, maps, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 11″ x 7″ x 3.5″

  • “Woven” SOLD

  • Nest, map, tree branches, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 10.5″ x 6.5″ x 3″ (back)

  • “Wendy’s Nest” (commission)

  • Nest, branches, glass, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat

  • 8″ x 6″ x 3″

  • “Nick’s Nest” (commission)

  • Nest, branches, curled pampas grass, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 8″ x 6″ x 3″ (back)

  • “Without” Sold (Darla Moore Collection)

  • Branch, wasp nest, grass, mud, root, wood, glass (detail)

  • 13″ x 7″ x 3.5″ (back)

  • “Side Job”

  • nest, egg, tree branches, sweet gum seeds, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 14″ x 8″ x 3″

  • “Loop” (commission)

  • Nest, map, blades of curled grass, tree branches, reclaimed teak wood from an old boat in Charleston, SC, glass

  • 9″ x 6″ x 3″ (back)

  • “Interlace”

  • Nest, tree branches, white feather, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 15″ x 11″ x 3″

  • “Flight”

  • Nest, branches, graphite drawing of wings, maps, glass, reclaimed wood, hinges OPENED 15“x23“x5″ CLOSED 15″x12″x5”

  • Detail

  • “Entwine”

  • Nest, branches with buds, reclaimed paint chipped wood, glass

  • 15″ x 9″ x 4.5″

  • “Knit”

  • Nest, tree branches, map, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat, glass

  • 11.5″ x 6″ x 3″

  • “Brewster” (commission)

  • Nest, branches, stones, map, reclaimed teak wood from a Charleston, SC boat

  • 8″ x 5″ x 3.5″