Crystal Lockwood, Sculptor
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My medium is hand collected driftwood. Each piece is a one of a kind creation, as unique as the tree itself. I collect pieces for their natural energy and flow, but more importantly, the pieces speak to me. I love creating with a medium that allows me to communicate through Mother Nature. My work is purposely metamorphic, honoring the process of our natural world. My method is subtractive, I carve away the parts that are not the figure, while saving other rough and raw parts that are essential to seeing the story of the driftwood's journey.
There is a lot of letting go in my work. I never make preliminary drawings, I draw directly on the wood with chalk to outline my design, leaving a lot of room for change. I try not to dictate too much of what I want, and try and listen to the driftwood and hear its story. The direction of a piece can change dramatically due to a natural flaws in the wood. People often feel drawn to touch my work. I always encourage them to do so. I think that wood in itself is archetypal, and we are drawn to its primal qualities. Something about wood instantly grounds people. They feel the power of the living tree, of Mother Nature’s story.
There is a lot of letting go in my work. I never make preliminary drawings, I draw directly on the wood with chalk to outline my design, leaving a lot of room for change. I try not to dictate too much of what I want, and try and listen to the driftwood and hear its story. The direction of a piece can change dramatically due to a natural flaws in the wood. People often feel drawn to touch my work. I always encourage them to do so. I think that wood in itself is archetypal, and we are drawn to its primal qualities. Something about wood instantly grounds people. They feel the power of the living tree, of Mother Nature’s story.
Whidbey Art Gallery ~ 220 2nd Street, Langley WA 98260 ~ (360) 221-7675 [email protected]
Hours: Daily 10AM - 5PM
Hours: Daily 10AM - 5PM