This new inspiration found me stopping to see the sun on the horizon after a full day of work. The car pulled over to the side of the Henry Hudson Parkway along the Hudson River, and dinner was pulled out. Uneven rocks, hues of grey where scattered drift wood was worn smooth by playing in the water. Their graceful curves, bent elbows and smooth surfaces made them stand out as perfect handles of bags. One had the remains of bark in just the right places, and another was stripped clean and bleached by the sun. Before long, an armful of treasures was placed in the car. Turning back to see the landscape, the rocks into the river into a skyline of buildings with hints of nature’s greens and on top, a setting sun filling the sky. Saying Thanks, just thanks. Before turning to walk away, large pieces of driftwood were gathered and joined; sculptures of thanks for the treasures and escape.
"A Little Somin" this is the first in the driftwood series.
Above and below are the driftwood sculptures left on the Hudson River Bank basking in the sunset for all to share!
Mu uncle used to make the most beautiful sculpted wall hangings from driftwood he found on the beach. He would sand the intertwined arms of wood, rub it with a collor like tarnished copper, and wax them. Really really lovely.
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