Original artwork description:

When I created Time and Tide, my focus was on exploring the concept of time as a force that flows endlessly, much like the tides of the ocean. The sculpture is a meditation on the cycles and rhythms that govern existence—eternal, unyielding, and in constant motion. Through its twisting, spiraling forms, I sought to capture the essence of time as something both immeasurable and inevitable, moving forward with quiet persistence yet looping back on itself in endless cycles.

The central corkscrew, inspired by the nautilus, became a symbol of time’s cyclical nature. Its spiral reflects both continuity and evolution, a visual echo of the patterns we see in nature and in our lives. Each curve of the spiral suggests a moment, a turning point, or a phase within an infinite sequence, reminding us of time’s dual character—linear in its forward march but circular in its repeating patterns. Around this core, the forms flow outward in long, sweeping motions, evoking the endless pull of tides and the relentless push of currents. These shapes suggest movement that is not chaotic but deliberate, embodying time’s quiet power to shape and transform.

The act of carving this piece felt like a direct engagement with the passage of time itself. Each cut and stroke became a moment, a trace left on the material, as if marking the progression of hours and days. The wood’s grain, with its natural lines that record growth and age, seemed to echo the themes of the piece, reinforcing the idea that time leaves its mark on all things. With Time and Tide, I aimed to create not just a sculpture, but an invitation to reflect on the nature of time—its beauty, its relentlessness, and the way it carries us, like the tides, forward into the unknown.

Materials used:

Sustainably sourced Sycamore Wood